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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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