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Probably my mother. She was a very compassionate woman, and always kept me on my feet. And I think part of it is just the way you are, the way you're raised. And she had the responsibility for raising me.
Ed Bradley

Meaning of "responsibility" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

responsibility  [rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RESPONSIBILITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Responsibility is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RESPONSIBILITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Responsibility

Responsibility may refer to: ▪ Collective responsibility ▪ Corporate social responsibility ▪ Diffusion of responsibility ▪ Diminished responsibility ▪ Duty ▪ Human responsibilities ▪ Legal liability ▪ Legal responsibility, various meanings ▪ Media responsibility ▪ Moral responsibility ▪ Obligation ▪ Professional responsibility ▪ Responsibility assumption in spirituality and personal-growth contexts ▪ Responsibility, a song by the Christian punk band MxPx ▪ Single responsibility principle ▪ Social responsibility ▪ The Westminster system constitutional conventions of: ▪ Cabinet collective responsibility ▪ Individual ministerial responsibility...

Definition of responsibility in the English dictionary

The first definition of responsibility in the dictionary is the state or position of being responsible. Other definition of responsibility is a person or thing for which one is responsible. Responsibility is also the ability or authority to act or decide on one's own, without supervision.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RESPONSIBILITY


ability
əˈbɪlɪtɪ
accessibility
əkˌsɛsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
accountability
əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪtɪ
affordability
əˌfɔːdəˈbɪlɪtɪ
availability
əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ
capability
ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtɪ
compatibility
kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
disability
ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪtɪ
durability
ˌdjʊərəˈbɪlɪtɪ
eligibility
ˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
flexibility
ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
inability
ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪtɪ
liability
ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ
mobility
məʊˈbɪlɪtɪ
nobility
nəʊˈbɪlɪtɪ
possibility
ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
probability
ˌprɒbəˈbɪlɪtɪ
reliability
rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ
stability
stəˈbɪlɪtɪ
visibility
ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RESPONSIBILITY

responsa
response
response time
response variable
responseless
responser
responsibilities
responsibility allowance
responsibility payment
responsible
responsibleness
responsibly
responsions
responsive
responsively
responsiveness
responsor
responsorial
responsories
responsory

WORDS THAT END LIKE RESPONSIBILITY

agility
facility
feasibility
fertility
functionality
hostility
humility
inevitability
instability
merchantability
profitability
suitability
susceptibility
sustainability
tranquility
usability
utility
variability
versatility
viability
vulnerability

Synonyms and antonyms of responsibility in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RESPONSIBILITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «responsibility» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of responsibility

Translation of «responsibility» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

Find out the translation of responsibility to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of responsibility from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «responsibility» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

责任
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

responsabilidad
570 millions of speakers

English

responsibility
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जिम्मेदारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَسْؤُولِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ответственность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

responsabilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দায়িত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

responsabilité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tanggungjawab
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verantwortung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

責任
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

책임
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tanggung jawab
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trách nhiệm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொறுப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जबाबदारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sorumluluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

responsabilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odpowiedzialność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відповідальність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

responsabilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευθύνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verantwoordelikheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ansvar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ansvar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of responsibility

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RESPONSIBILITY»

The term «responsibility» is very widely used and occupies the 3.552 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RESPONSIBILITY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «responsibility» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «responsibility» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about responsibility

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10 QUOTES WITH «RESPONSIBILITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word responsibility.
1
Michael Arad
It sounds really over the top to say you're responsible for the city of New York, but I do feel responsibility to the city of New York, to this country, to people everywhere. So many people were affected by the events of September 11, and I feel this is one of the ways that that event will be understood and defined.
2
Pope Benedict XVI
To me, it really seems visible today that ethics is not something exterior to the economy, which, as technical matter, could function on its own; rather, ethics is an interior principle of the economy itself, which cannot function if it does not take account of the human values of solidarity and reciprocal responsibility.
3
James Bovard
I was amazed at how easy it was for the Clinton Administration to basically cover what they did at Waco in the fog of lies and avoid any responsibility for it.
4
Ed Bradley
Probably my mother. She was a very compassionate woman, and always kept me on my feet. And I think part of it is just the way you are, the way you're raised. And she had the responsibility for raising me.
5
Mo Brooks
I would expect illegal alien parents to take care of their children. If it means the kids go back home with them, that's what happens. If it means there are legal relatives in the United States that can take care of them, that can happen to. But I believe it's the parents responsibility to take care of the kids.
6
Jane Byrne
I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
7
Lois Capps
We have a moral responsibility to save wild places like the arctic refuge for future generations, and that is why our country has remained committed to its protection for nearly 50 years.
8
Chris Colfer
I don't personally feel a responsibility to be a role model, but as the actor, I do.
9
Robin Cook
I can't accept collective responsibility for the decision to commit Britain now to military action in Iraq without international agreement or domestic support.
10
Kevin Cramer
The greatest threats to North Dakota are policies coming out of Washington, D.C. I see it every day and feel a sense of responsibility to do something about it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RESPONSIBILITY»

Discover the use of responsibility in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to responsibility and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Personal Responsibility: Why It Matters
Individual responsibility is an issue at the heart of public debates surrounding justice today - this book explores the philosophical implications of this hugely topical contemporary debate.
Alexander Brown, 2009
2
Responsibility
Explains the virtue of responsibility and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.
Lucia Raatma, 2001
3
Responsibility and Fault
These highly original essays develop themes implicit in Herbert Hart and the author's Causation in the Law (2nd ed. 1985).
Tony Honoré, 1999
4
Sovereignty as Responsibility: Conflict Management in Africa
Sovereignty as Responsibility presents a framework that should guide both national governments and the international community in discharging their respective responsibilities.
Francis Mading Deng
5
Responsibility in Law and Morality
This book aims to counteract both of these biases.
Peter Cane, 2002
6
Social Welfare and Individual Responsibility
Schmidtz and Goodin debate the ethical merits of individual versus collective responsibility for welfare.
David Schmidtz, 1998
7
Responsibility
In this book philosophers, scholars of religion, and activists address the theme of responsibility.
Barbara Darling-Smith, 2007
8
Responsibility and Christian Ethics
Schweiker develops a powerful new theory of responsibility articulated in terms of Christian faith.
William Schweiker, 1999
9
Civic Responsibility and Higher Education
Today, the challenge remains. In his landmark book, editor Thomas Ehrlich has collected essays from national leaders who have focused on civic responsibility and higher education.
Thomas Ehrlich, 2000
10
Sharing Responsibility
What about their community's inaction or its attitudes? In this innovative book, Larry May departs from the traditional Western view that moral responsibility is limited to the consequences of overt individual action.
Larry May, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RESPONSIBILITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term responsibility is used in the context of the following news items.
1
George Osborne's pensions bill 'a threat to UK surplus', Office for …
The Office for Budget Responsibility warned thatthe ageing population and generous pensions spending would push Britain back into the red without further ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
2
Petco Takes 'Full Responsibility' for the Death of Colby in Salon Dryer
PicMonkey Collage Petco has faced national criticism recently following the death of a 2-year-old golden retriever named Colby in one of their dryer cages. «Mediaite, Jun 15»
3
Tiananmen Mothers urge China to bear responsibility for "crimes"
"By the same logic, shouldn't today's Chinese leaders bear responsibility for the series of crimes - manmade famine and slaughter - perpetrated in their own ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
4
LA to consider shifting responsibility for sidewalks to landowners
On Tuesday, a top city budget official offered a sure-to-be-controversial approach to attacking the problem: gradually shifting responsibility for the liability and ... «Los Angeles Times, May 15»
5
BOE Says Bank Boards Must Bear Responsibility for Conduct
Bank boards will be held collectively responsible for the conduct of their employees, the Bank of England said, expanding senior bankers' liability under planned ... «Bloomberg, May 15»
6
Corporate Responsibility Magazine Names Monsanto One of 100 …
SharedXpertise alongside the Corporate Responsibility Officers Association ... The Ratings and Rankings Committee of the Corporate Responsibility Officers ... «MarketWatch, Apr 15»
7
Apple gives us an environmental responsibility update for Earth Day
Earth Day is coming, and to celebrate, the fruit company has updated its environmental responsibility disclosure. They made a pretty page to showcase it all, ... «Treehugger, Apr 15»
8
'Midnight Rider' Director Says Train Accident "Is Ultimately My …
'Midnight Rider' Director Says Train Accident "Is Ultimately My Responsibility" ... Although I relied on my team, it is ultimately my responsibility and was my ... «Hollywood Reporter, Mar 15»
9
Parents have responsibility to vaccinate children: Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it's the responsibility of Canadian parents to vaccinate their children. “We have a responsibility to set an example,” Harper ... «Ottawa Citizen, Feb 15»
10
Swedish Radio Sorry for 'Anti-Semitic' Responsibility Question
Swedish public radio apologized for a presenter's question to the country's Israeli ambassador about whether Jews are responsible for anti-Semitism. “We offer ... «Jewish Daily Forward, Feb 15»

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