responsible
IPA: rispˈɑnsʌbʌɫ
noun
- (archaic) The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
- (theater) An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.
adjective
- (postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
- (postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
- (followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
- (of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
- Having good judgment in decision-making.
- Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
- Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.
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Examples of "responsible" in Sentences
- The responsible use of the technology is the job of those deploying it.
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