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duties

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdutiz// UK //djˈuːtɪz// du·ties

n. the tasks or jobs you must do as part of your work or because they are your responsibility. They are the things people expect you to finish correctly.

n. tasks, actions, or functions required by one's occupation or moral obligation. Often used in the plural to describe the specific scope of a professional role.


SIMPLE

My daily duties include answering phones and filing papers.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager explained the specific duties of the new role during the final interview to ensure the candidate understood the workload.

COMPLEX

While the contract outlines primary administrative duties, the employee is also expected to provide occasional support for the marketing team during peak seasonal periods.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form when referring to a job description or a list of responsibilities.

Pitfall

I have many duty at workI have many duties at workWhen referring to a collection of tasks, the plural form 'duties' is required.

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