responsibility
/ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable; The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular; A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable; A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
- plural
- responsibilities
Meanings
- 1
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable
Nobody wants to take responsibility.
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I have a lot of responsibilities.
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- 2
The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular
- 3
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable
- 4
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.; The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion
- 5
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.; The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to someone’s possession or supervision