duties

noun

Definition of dutiesnext
plural of duty
1
as in taxes
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use the shop at the airport charges no duty on tourist memorabilia

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2
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly the regular duties of a lifeguard

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3
as in responsibilities
something one must do because of prior agreement I must obey the call of duty and serve my country

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Recent Examples of duties Salma Hayek has been beating the drum for chicly embracing your gray hairs for some time now, amid all her other duties and diary dates. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team. — Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Service providers are wary of costs and practicalities that would come with new legal duties to police. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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  1. responsibilities
  2. assignments
  3. obligations
Noun
  • Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.
    — Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.
    — Daniel Wendt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Noun
  • Share examples such as being chosen for high-stakes assignments or receiving praise in an organization-wide newsletter.
    — Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of assignments
Noun
  • Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.
    — Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Companies that proactively plug wells or maintain higher environmental standards could qualify for tax credits that offset their ELT obligations.
    — Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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