Delegate
noun
A person chosen or elected to represent others, especially in a meeting.
She's been chosen as a delegate to the international conference.
Often appears as...
- conference delegate
- delegate vote
verb
To give a job, duty, or responsibility to someone else.
The manager delegates some of his tasks to his assistant.
Often appears as...
- delegate authority
- delegate tasks
noun
In computer programming, a type that represents references or methods with specific parameters and return type.
The delegate is used to encapsulate a method call in an object.
Often appears as...
- use delegate
- create delegate
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person chosen or elected to represent others, especially in a meeting.
She's been chosen as a delegate to the international conference.
Often appears as...
- conference delegate
- delegate vote
verb
To give a job, duty, or responsibility to someone else.
The manager delegates some of his tasks to his assistant.
Often appears as...
- delegate authority
- delegate tasks
noun
In computer programming, a type that represents references or methods with specific parameters and return type.
The delegate is used to encapsulate a method call in an object.
Often appears as...
- use delegate
- create delegate
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Formal Context
Used in professional or official settings like conferences or political assemblies.
Each state sent five delegates to the national summit.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision Weight
A delegate often has the power to vote or make decisions on behalf of others.
The delegate cast a crucial vote in the policy change.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Participation
Delegates are expected to participate actively, representing the interest of their group.
He actively voiced his constituency's concerns as a delegate.
Pro Tip 1/3Formal Context
Used in professional or official settings like conferences or political assemblies.
Each state sent five delegates to the national summit.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision Weight
A delegate often has the power to vote or make decisions on behalf of others.
The delegate cast a crucial vote in the policy change.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Participation
Delegates are expected to participate actively, representing the interest of their group.
He actively voiced his constituency's concerns as a delegate.
Pro Tip 1/3Formal Context
Used in professional or official settings like conferences or political assemblies.
Each state sent five delegates to the national summit.
Pro Tip 2/3Decision Weight
A delegate often has the power to vote or make decisions on behalf of others.
The delegate cast a crucial vote in the policy change.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Participation
Delegates are expected to participate actively, representing the interest of their group.
He actively voiced his constituency's concerns as a delegate.
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5 tips for dealing with...
Simply tell the organizer the truth. You know that they’ve got this, and if they need you, simply give you a ring. You can also use the opportunity to delegate the meeting to a high performer or subject matter expert who may be a better choice anyway. You can even simply let them know you have other priorities that week and ask if your attendance is necessary.
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Steve Keil: A manifesto...
Weird I hired you; I should trust you. I'm going to let you make decisions. I'm going to empower you, and I'm going to delegate to the lowest level, rather than the top. I'm going to encourage constructive criticism. I'm going to let you challenge authority. Because it's by challenging the way things are always done
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The design genius of...
Modeling, they tried modeling all the time. They were always modeling things. And I think part of that is that they never delegated understanding. And I think in our family we were very lucky, because we learned about design backwards. Design was not something other. It was part of the business of life in general.
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
A majority of these delegates favored introducing a new national constitution to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
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How to overcome apathy...
That they can get out there, and they could change the world. Another thing that many women -- we think that we have to do everything. That we are the only ones responsible for our families, and it is so hard for us to delegate
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The Problem with Super...
we're here because i did model un in high school and i've been thinking about it ever since because it was the most cutthroat experience of my life see model un has its own version of super chickens a kind of delegate other
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Linda Cliatt-Wayman: How...
I am the principal, and having that title required me to lead. I was not going to stay in my office, I was not going to delegate my work, and I was not going to be afraid to address anything that was not good for children,
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Actually, the world...
kinds of assessments and the leading point of view on this whether measured by number of books sold mentions in media or surveys that I've run with groups ranging from my students to delegates to the World Trade
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Pankaj Ghemawat:...
And the leading point of view on this, whether measured by number of books sold, mentions in media, or surveys that I've run with groups ranging from my students to delegates to the World Trade Organization,
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The evolution of the...
they would not have accidentally made it insulting because can we delegate a lot to computers because they are quicker and better than than we humans are a lot of things but computers don't care that
Video examples
5 tips for dealing with...
Simply tell the organizer the truth. You know that they’ve got this, and if they need you, simply give you a ring. You can also use the opportunity to delegate the meeting to a high performer or subject matter expert who may be a better choice anyway. You can even simply let them know you have other priorities that week and ask if your attendance is necessary.
Video examples
Steve Keil: A manifesto...
Weird I hired you; I should trust you. I'm going to let you make decisions. I'm going to empower you, and I'm going to delegate to the lowest level, rather than the top. I'm going to encourage constructive criticism. I'm going to let you challenge authority. Because it's by challenging the way things are always done
Video examples
The design genius of...
Modeling, they tried modeling all the time. They were always modeling things. And I think part of that is that they never delegated understanding. And I think in our family we were very lucky, because we learned about design backwards. Design was not something other. It was part of the business of life in general.
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
A majority of these delegates favored introducing a new national constitution to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
Video examples
How to overcome apathy...
That they can get out there, and they could change the world. Another thing that many women -- we think that we have to do everything. That we are the only ones responsible for our families, and it is so hard for us to delegate
Video examples
The Problem with Super...
we're here because i did model un in high school and i've been thinking about it ever since because it was the most cutthroat experience of my life see model un has its own version of super chickens a kind of delegate other
Video examples
Linda Cliatt-Wayman: How...
I am the principal, and having that title required me to lead. I was not going to stay in my office, I was not going to delegate my work, and I was not going to be afraid to address anything that was not good for children,
Video examples
Actually, the world...
kinds of assessments and the leading point of view on this whether measured by number of books sold mentions in media or surveys that I've run with groups ranging from my students to delegates to the World Trade
Video examples
Pankaj Ghemawat:...
And the leading point of view on this, whether measured by number of books sold, mentions in media, or surveys that I've run with groups ranging from my students to delegates to the World Trade Organization,
Video examples
The evolution of the...
they would not have accidentally made it insulting because can we delegate a lot to computers because they are quicker and better than than we humans are a lot of things but computers don't care that
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Quote examples
Anna Wintour
English Editor
I'm very good at delegating - people work much better when they have a real sense of responsibility. But at the same time, I don't like surprises. I don't pore over every shoot, but I do like to be aware at all times of what's going on.
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Jessica Jackley
American Businesswoman
As all entrepreneurs know, you live and die by your ability to prioritize. You must focus on the most important, mission-critical tasks each day and night, and then share, delegate, delay or skip the rest.
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Marshall Goldsmith
American Coach
When you're at the lower levels in the organization, you need to win and be right. But as you move up, you need to let other people win and be right, and become a manager and delegate responsibility.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
It is a fundamental truth that the responsibilities of motherhood cannot be successfully delegated. No, not to day-care centers, not to schools, not to nurseries, not to babysitters.
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Hannah Fry
English Mathematician
All around us, algorithms provide a kind of convenient source of authority: an easy way to delegate responsibility, a short cut we take without thinking.
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Alexis Ohanian
American Businessman
Like most entrepreneurs, getting motivated to work has never been a problem for me; focus comes through delegating tasks to the best people you can find.
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Michael Hirst
English Writer
I'm very bad at delegating writing responsibilities, because I've never been able to do it; I've never had any help or looked for any help.
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Cynthia Carroll
American Businesswoman
I live a very balanced life. I am very good at delegating responsibilities.
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Byron Dorgan
American Politician
You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility.
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Jordan Fisher
American Musician
My life is such that I can delegate with love.
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Anna Wintour
English Editor
I'm very good at delegating - people work much better when they have a real sense of responsibility. But at the same time, I don't like surprises. I don't pore over every shoot, but I do like to be aware at all times of what's going on.
Quote examples
Jessica Jackley
American Businesswoman
As all entrepreneurs know, you live and die by your ability to prioritize. You must focus on the most important, mission-critical tasks each day and night, and then share, delegate, delay or skip the rest.
Quote examples
Marshall Goldsmith
American Coach
When you're at the lower levels in the organization, you need to win and be right. But as you move up, you need to let other people win and be right, and become a manager and delegate responsibility.
Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
It is a fundamental truth that the responsibilities of motherhood cannot be successfully delegated. No, not to day-care centers, not to schools, not to nurseries, not to babysitters.
Quote examples
Hannah Fry
English Mathematician
All around us, algorithms provide a kind of convenient source of authority: an easy way to delegate responsibility, a short cut we take without thinking.
Quote examples
Alexis Ohanian
American Businessman
Like most entrepreneurs, getting motivated to work has never been a problem for me; focus comes through delegating tasks to the best people you can find.
Quote examples
Michael Hirst
English Writer
I'm very bad at delegating writing responsibilities, because I've never been able to do it; I've never had any help or looked for any help.
Quote examples
Cynthia Carroll
American Businesswoman
I live a very balanced life. I am very good at delegating responsibilities.
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Byron Dorgan
American Politician
You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility.
Quote examples
Jordan Fisher
American Musician
My life is such that I can delegate with love.
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