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The correct spelling is responsibility.
How to pronounce responsibility
/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/
nounIPA: /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.The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
- 2.The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
- 3.A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
- 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.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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