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vicarious

/vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /vaɪˈkɛ(ə)ɹi.əs/

Meanings
adjective
Delegated.

Examples :

"The manager assigned a vicarious task to her assistant, who then became responsible for handling customer complaints on her behalf. "
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Related Words

Illustration atonement

atonement noun

/əˈtoʊnmənt/

Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.

"After arguing with her sister, Sarah sought atonement by buying her a thoughtful gift. "

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration delegated

delegated verb

/ˈdɛləˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪtəd/

To authorize someone to be a delegate

"The teacher delegated Sarah to represent the class at the student council meeting. "

Illustration assistant

assistant noun

/əˈsɪstənt/

Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.

"Several assistants were present at the school play. "

Illustration religions

religions noun

/ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒənz/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration handling

handling noun

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

"The careful handling of fragile ornaments is important to avoid breaking them. "

Illustration assigned

assigned verb

/əˈsaɪnd/

To designate or set apart something for some purpose.

"to assign a day for trial"

Illustration pleasures

pleasures noun

/ˈplɛʒəz/ /ˈplɛʒɚz/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

Illustration complaints

complaints noun

/kəmˈpleɪnts/

The act of complaining.

"The store manager received many complaints about the long wait times at the checkout. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "