role
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
A group attribute that ties membership to function. When an entity assumes a role, the entity is given certain rights that belong to that role. When the entity leaves the role, those rights are removed. The rights given are consistent with the functionality that the entity needs to perform the expected tasks.
Framework senses
- §1
- A set of responsibilities defined in a process and assigned to a person or team.
- §1
- A set of responsibilities defined in a process and assigned to a person or team.
- §1
- A set of responsibilities defined in a process and assigned to a person or team.
- §1
- A set of responsibilities defined in a process and assigned to a person or team.
- §1
- A group attribute that ties membership to function. When an entity assumes a role, the entity is given certain rights that belong to that role. When the entity leaves the role, those rights are removed. The rights given are consistent with the functionality that the entity needs to perform the expected tasks.
- §1
- A group attribute that ties membership to function. When an entity assumes a role, the entity is given certain rights that belong to that role. When the entity leaves the role, those rights are removed. The rights given are consistent with the functionality that the entity needs to perform the expected tasks.
- §1
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- §2
- normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
- §3
- what something is used for
- §4
- an actor's portrayal of someone in a play