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duties

/ˈdjuːtiz/ /duːtiz/

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noun

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Examples :

"As a student, one of my duties is to complete my homework assignments on time. "

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The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.

Examples :

"I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."

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A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

Examples :

"The government collects duties on cars imported from other countries. "

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One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

Examples :

"The customs duties on imported clothes made them more expensive in our store. "

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Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.

Examples :

"The son paid his duties to his deceased father by visiting his grave on the anniversary of his death. "

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The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

Examples :

"Due to advancements in engine design, the duties of the new steam pump, measured in pounds of water lifted per bushel of coal, were significantly higher than its predecessor. "

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