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re·spon·si·bil·i·ty

responsibility

 
 
pronunciation:
rih span s bIl ih ti
part of speech: noun
inflections: responsibilities
definition 1: the condition or fact of being responsible.
Adults should take responsibility for their actions.
synonyms:
blame, liability
definition 2: something that a person is responsible for; duty.
His responsibilities at work include typing and filing.
synonyms:
duty
similar words:
blame