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adjective
- 1. having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role: "the department responsible for education" Similar
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The meaning of RESPONSIBLE is liable to be called on to answer. How to use responsible in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Responsible.
RESPONSIBLE definition: 1. to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him…. Learn more.
Responsible definition: answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for). See examples of RESPONSIBLE used in a sentence.
1. : the quality or state of being responsible: such as. a. : moral, legal, or mental accountability. b. : reliability, trustworthiness. 2. : something for which one is responsible : burden. has neglected his responsibilities. Synonyms. blame. fault. liability. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of responsibility in a Sentence.
adjective. worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable. “a responsible adult”. “ responsible journalism”. “a responsible position”. “the captain is responsible for the ship's safety”. “the cabinet is responsible to the parliament”. synonyms: obligated.
RESPONSIBLE meaning: 1. to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him…. Learn more.
RESPONSIBILITY definition: 1. something that it is your job or duty to deal with: 2. to be in a position of authority over…. Learn more.
6 meanings: 1. having control or authority (over) 2. being accountable for one's actions and decisions (to) 3. (of a position,.... Click for more definitions.
1. a. Liable to be required to give account, as of one's actions or of the discharge of a duty or trust: Who is responsible while their parents are away? b. Required to render account; answerable: The cabinet is responsible to the parliament. 2.
having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong. responsible for doing something Mike is responsible for designing the entire project.