delegation — a group of people chosen to represent a larger group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people chosen to represent a larger group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 대표단, 사절단
Korean pronunciation: 델-러-게이-션 (강세: 게이)
Example Sentences
- The student delegation complained that the cafeteria pizza tasted like cardboard.
- His delegation skills were so poor that he ended up doing everyone's work himself.
- The business delegation brought gifts from their home country.
delegation
NOUN//ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən//
a group of people chosen to represent a larger group
Representatives speaking for their company
The delegation meets at the station for creation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 '보내다'라는 뜻의 'legare'에서 파생되어, 누군가를 대신 보낸다는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 왕이 신하를 다른 나라로 보내는 것처럼요!
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student delegation complained that the cafeteria pizza tasted like cardboard.”
“His delegation skills were so poor that he ended up doing everyone's work himself.”
“The business delegation brought gifts from their home country.”
“Proper delegation allows managers to focus on strategic planning.”
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