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delegation

/dˌɛlʌɡˈeɪʃʌn/noun4 syllables

Delegation means: a group of representatives or delegates.

Synonyms for delegation8

noun, as in a group of representatives or delegates

deputation, commission, delegacy, mission

noun, as in authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

delegating, relegating, relegation, deputation

also used for delegation

turnover

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What does delegation mean?2

noun

1

a group of representatives or delegates

2

authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with delegation?60

two syllables

stationnation
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All 60 rhymes for delegation, grouped by syllable

Delegation in a sentence

  • It was the first delegation that the new country had ever received.AlanF_US
  • No delegation was allowed to visit the besieged region.AlanF_US
  • The delegation were escorted around the newly-built stadium.niceguydave
  • The mayor welcomed the delegation with a courtesy visit.always
  • I do not know anyone from the German delegation.carlosalberto
  • Are some of you from the US trade delegation?bekindtoall
  • The delegations of both countries met in Geneva.CM
  • Delegations from the two countries met in Geneva.AlanF_US

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Forms of delegation

as a noun

plural
delegations