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   re·spon·si·ble

   /rəˈspänsəb(ə)l/

   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 in charge ofin control ofat the helm ofaccountable forliable forcharged withmanageoverseesuperintendsuperviseconductrunlook afterorganizeproducesee to
   • ▪ being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it: "the gene was responsible for a rare type of eye cancer" Similar accountableanswerableto blamebehindat the bottom ofguilty ofculpable ofblameworthyat faultin the wrongOpposite guiltless
   • ▪ (of a job or position) involving important duties, independent decision-making, or control over others. Similar importantpowerfulauthoritativeexecutivedecision-makinghighOpposite lowly
   • ▪ having to report to (a superior or someone in authority) and be answerable to them for one's actions: "the team manager is responsible to the league president" Similar answerableaccountablesupervised bymanaged by
   • ▪ capable of being trusted: "a responsible adult" Similar trustworthycapable of being trustedtrustylevelheadedrationalsanereasonablesensiblesoundstablematureadultreliabledependableconscientiousOpposite irresponsibleuntrustworthy
   • ▪ morally accountable for one's behavior: "the progressive emergence of the child as a responsible being"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘answering to, corresponding’): from obsolete French responsible, from Latin respons- ‘answered, offered in return’, from the verb respondere (see respond).

   Derivatives

   • 1. responsibleness noun

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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.

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   RESPONSIBLE definition: 1. to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   RESPONSIBLE meaning: 1. to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him…. Learn more.

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESPONSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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    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.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishresponsible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    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.