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delegate vs delegation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| delegateverb/ˈdel.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ | Meaning to give part of your work, power or responsibility to someone in a lower position | Goes with delegate tasks | Example Good managers delegate routine tasks so they can focus on planning. |
| delegationnoun/ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a group of people chosen to represent a larger group or organization | Goes with send a delegation | Example A delegation from the ministry will visit the factory next week. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A trade visited several factories last month.