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responsibility

The correct spelling is responsibility.

How to pronounce responsibility

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

Say it like: Res-pon-sib-ili-tee

The correct spelling is responsibility. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. For example: "Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Usage Examples

Responsibility is a heavy burden.

Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
  2. 2.The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
  3. 3.A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
  4. 4.The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success.
  5. 5.The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual.

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