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delegate

/ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does delegate mean?

noun, verb

A person chosen or appointed to act for or represent another person, group, or organization. To give authority or power to someone to make decisions or take actions on behalf of another.

Example

"The company's CEO will delegate tasks to her team members to meet the project deadline."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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