"delegating" in the noun sense
1. delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
"delegating" in the verb sense
1. delegate, depute
transfer power to someone
2. delegate, designate, depute, assign
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
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