highly responsible for

USAGE SUMMARY

"highly responsible for" is correct and can be used in written English.
For example, "I am highly responsible for completing this project on time."

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

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Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

11 human-written examples

The other three SNPs within or closer to SbMATE, especially AltSB_6083, which showed specific responses to –P conditions, are known to be highly responsible for Al-tolerance in sorghum [ 22], pointing to a possible pleiotropic regulation of Al-tolerance and specific –P adaptation.

BMC Plant Biology

This study confirmed that the particle size increase caused by roll compaction is highly responsible for the tensile strength decrease of the tablets.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics

The surface chemistry and pore size distribution of AC are highly responsible for adsorption process (Radovic 2001).

Applied Water Science

Lifetime is not a key variable, namely it is not highly responsible for the variability of GHG performances.

Geothermal Energy

It does not matter very much whether the victims of terrorism are described as "non-combatants" or "innocent people", as each term is used in a technical sense, and both refer to those who have not lost their immunity against lethal or other extreme violence by being directly involved in, or highly responsible for, (what terrorists consider) insufferable injustice or oppression.

SEP

The Craft is highly responsible for the surge of interest in witches and witchcraft that characterized the late '90s, in addition to Practical Magic, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. .

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

49 human-written examples

The memo said that despite the planned redundancies of up to 80 staff, including all casual production staff, there would be "around 26 highly responsible roles for former subeditors".

The Guardian

We are confident in our own assessment that the Syrian regime was highly likely responsible for this attack and that its persistent pattern of behaviour meant that it was highly likely to continue using chemical weapons.

The Guardian

Mark Miller, chief executive of Cuadrilla – the shale gas company whose initial drilling near Blackpool was found to be "highly probably" responsible for two minor earthquakes last year – will confront a new set of opponents in the south-east's stockbroker belt.

The Guardian

The Russian ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, said the meeting would be convened on the basis of a March 13 letter sent to the UN security council by Theresa May, which said Moscow was "highly likely" responsible for the attack.

The Guardian

This from a highly skilled team responsible for a highly successful "hardcore" racing franchise.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Pair "highly responsible for" with quantifiable impacts to strengthen the statement. For example, "The new policy is highly responsible for the 20% increase in efficiency."

Common error

Avoid using "highly responsible for" when causality is not definitively proven. Instead, use phrases like "potentially linked to" or "may have contributed to" to indicate uncertainty.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "highly responsible for" functions as an adjectival phrase, modifying a noun by attributing a significant level of causality or accountability. As supported by Ludwig, the phrase is grammatically correct and suitable for expressing strong responsibility.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

Science

50%

News & Media

40%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Academia

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "highly responsible for" is a grammatically correct and valid phrase for attributing significant causality or accountability. According to Ludwig, this phrase is most commonly found in scientific, news, and formal business contexts. While the phrase is deemed valid, careful attention should be paid to the context, ensuring the subject is indeed capable of bearing such responsibility and that the claim is supported by evidence. By choosing from alternatives such as "largely accountable for" or "primarily liable for", you can better match the tone and context of your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

largely accountable for

Shifts the focus slightly from direct responsibility to a more encompassing accountability.

primarily liable for

Implies legal or financial accountability, adding a specific dimension of responsibility.

chiefly answerable for

Highlights the obligation to answer or explain actions or outcomes.

majorly culpable for

Indicates a significant degree of blame or fault in a situation.

significantly contributory to

Emphasizes the contribution to a result, rather than full responsibility.

considerably influential in

Focuses on the influence exerted, implying responsibility through impact.

substantially instrumental in

Suggests playing a crucial role in bringing about a specific outcome.

greatly influential on

It's an alternative that focuses on influence rather than direct responsibility.

mainly in charge of

Emphasizes the role of being in control and having oversight of something.

predominantly concerned with

Shifts the meaning to the focus of attention or effort.

FAQs

How can I use "highly responsible for" in a sentence?

You can use "highly responsible for" to indicate that something or someone has a major contribution or cause. For example, "The new regulations are "highly responsible for" the improvements in air quality".

What are some alternatives to "highly responsible for"?

Some alternatives to "highly responsible for" include "largely accountable for", "primarily liable for", or "chiefly answerable for".

When is it appropriate to use "highly responsible for" in formal writing?

It is appropriate to use "highly responsible for" in formal writing when you have evidence to support the claim that something or someone has had a significant impact or influence.

Is there a difference between "highly responsible for" and "partially responsible for"?

"Highly responsible for" indicates a major contribution or cause, while "partially responsible for" suggests only a limited involvement. The former carries a stronger emphasis on the degree of impact.