committee

Definition

  • noun: a group of people who are chosen to do a particular job or to make decisions about something
  • noun: a person to whom a charge or trust is 'committed'
  • synonyms: ad hoc committee, assemblee, assembly

Examples

  • The governor received over $3 million in campaign contributions from 'political action committees'.

  • The CEO consulted with the project's 'steering committee' and asked for a status report.

  • We're waiting for recommendations from the advisory/ethics 'committee'.

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