delegate — a person chosen or elected to represent others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person chosen or elected to represent others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt/
Korean meaning: 대표자, 대의원
Korean pronunciation: 델-러-게이트 (강세: 델)
Example Sentences
- The CEO learned to delegate after working 80-hour weeks and forgetting his own birthday.
- As team leader, I need to delegate tasks rather than doing everything myself.
- The company sent three delegates to the trade fair, but they spent most of their time at the food court.
delegate
NOUN//ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt//
a person chosen or elected to represent others
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The delegate must calculate to regulate!
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Origin
From Latin 'delegatus', the past participle of 'delegare', meaning 'to send away' or 'entrust'. It combines 'de-' (away) and 'legare' (to send or commission).
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“The CEO learned to delegate after working 80-hour weeks and forgetting his own birthday.”
“As team leader, I need to delegate tasks rather than doing everything myself.”
“The company sent three delegates to the trade fair, but they spent most of their time at the food court.”
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