delegating

Noun

Meaning

of Delegate

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

delegation relegation deputation relegating commission charge transfer appoint mandate assign designate delegate nominate authorize entrust
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Antonyms

ban discharge rejection deny refusal suppress
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Hypernyms

authorization empowerment authorisation

Hyponyms

devolution devolvement

Examples

I'm very good at delegating - people work much better when they have a real sense of responsibility. But at the same time, I don't like surprises. I don't pore over every shoot, but I do like to be aware at all times of what's going on. Anna Wintour

I live a very balanced life. I am very good at delegating responsibilities. Cynthia Carroll

The extension of human sympathies [toward ever-larger communities] has... resulted in the creation of larger units of conflict without abolishing conflict. So civilization has become a device for delegating the vices of individuals to larger and larger communities. Reinhold Niebuhr

Wikis work best in environments where you're comfortable delegating control to the users of the system. Ward Cunningham

I believe in delegating power. Hillary Clinton

The only way you can have it all is by delegating all the running of the home to other people - which I don't ever want to do... So you do it yourself, and it takes time and energy and effort. And if you give it the time, it's profoundly enjoyable. Emma Thompson

Close letter words and terms

delegated power delegated powers delegatee delegation delegation language delegation of authority