Pronunciation

/kəˈmɪti/

Definitions

Noun

A committee is a group of people chosen or appointed to work together on a particular task or to represent a group’s interests. It usually consists of members who discuss, decide, and oversee specific responsibilities.

Verb

To form a committee is to establish or create such a group, often for a specific purpose or project. To serve on a committee means to be a member of one.

Adjective

Committee-based describes an organization or system that relies on committees for decision-making.

Phrases

• “Form a steering committee” to establish a group responsible for guiding a project.
• “A subcommittee of the main committee” refers to a smaller group within the larger committee.
• “The committee will present their report” indicates the group’s findings or recommendations.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The school board formed a curriculum committee to review and update the syllabus.”
• Verb: “She was appointed to the fundraising committee for the charity event.”
• Adjective: “The university operates on a committee-based system, with each department having its own advisory committee.”

Synonyms

• Panel
• Task force
• Group
• Working group
• Board
• Council
• Committee of inquiry