Responsibility

/ɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/

/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/

Responsibility

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

synonyms : duty

a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct

the proper sphere or extent of your activities

synonyms : province

Examples

1. The company takes responsibility for the safety of their workers.

2. Responsibility is shared between parents and teachers.

3. This lease outlines my responsibilities for maintaining the rented property.

4. As an adult, she took on the responsibilities of her career and family.