Delegable

/ˈdɛlɪɡəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being delegated; able to be assigned to someone else.

Etymology

From 'delegate' (Latin 'delegare': 'de-' meaning 'down' + 'legare' meaning 'to send as a deputy') plus the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being.'

Kelly Says

Not all tasks are equally delegable—managers spend a lot of time figuring out which responsibilities can be passed to others and which must be handled personally, making this a word of real workplace significance.

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