noun
responsibility
rih-spon-suh-BIHL-ih-tee
noun
1
The state of being accountable for something, or the duty to deal with it.
"As team leader, she has responsibility for the whole project."
"Taking responsibility for your mistakes builds trust."
How to Use Responsibility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing the person who is in charge of, or accountable for, something.
Common pairings
take responsibility
a sense of responsibility
shared responsibility
Word Forms
responsibilities plural
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Etymology
Formed in English from responsible plus -ity.