Glossary · Agents & tools
Delegation
Assigning a bounded subtask to another person or agent together with the needed context, authority, output contract, and return conditions.
Why it matters
Explicit delegation enables specialization and parallel work without losing ownership, scope, or the ability to integrate results.
In practice
Give a reviewer agent the exact files, rubric, evidence, and deadline, then require it to return findings rather than silently modifying the primary artifact.
Common confusion
Sending a vague message to another agent is not reliable delegation. The receiver needs a scope contract and a defined handoff back.
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