Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for delegation. Search instead for fn-delegations.
Definitions

delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As with most members of California’s congressional delegation, Swalwell was an unfamiliar figure to many Californians living outside his Alameda County district, even though he had a lighthearted, robust presence on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

A Hamas delegation in Cairo was due to meet Egypt's intelligence chief on Tuesday before departing.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He is already sending a senior delegation to the conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Harry Summers, who’d won Bronze and Silver stars in that war as an operations officer, flew to Hanoi as chief of the U.S. delegation to resolve the status of missing American soldiers.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The Chinese delegation was suffering from rocket lag and wouldn’t show up for another hour.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer




Vocabulary lists containing delegation