delegation

A group of people chosen to represent a country, organization, or other group.

• The delegation arrived this morning.
• She led a trade delegation to Japan.
• Delegations from twelve countries joined the talks.

How to use it: a delegation from somewhere/something (A delegation from the university attended the meeting.)

Similar words: deputation

Common phrases: a trade delegation, lead a delegation, a visiting delegation

Giving another person a task, responsibility, or power to act for you.

• Good delegation reduces a manager's workload.
• She encouraged the delegation of routine tasks.
• The agreement allows delegation of authority to local officials.

How to use it: delegation of something to someone (Delegation of routine tasks to junior staff saves time.)

Similar words: turnover

Common phrases: delegation of tasks, delegation of authority, effective delegation