responsibility


Definition: Meaning of, responsibility in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti /

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  1. [uncountable] a duty to be in charge of someone or something, so that you make decisions and can be blamed if something bad happens
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  2. [uncountable] blame for something bad that has happened
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  3. [countable] something that you must do as part of your job or duty
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  4. [countable] something that you ought to do because it is morally or socially right [=  duty]
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  5. responsibility to somebody a duty to help someone because of your work or position in society
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  6. do something on your own responsibility formal to do something without being told to do it or officially allowed to do it
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