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Subcommittee

/ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪt.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group within a larger committee that is tasked with specific duties or functions.

The finance subcommittee met yesterday to discuss budget allocations for the upcoming year.

A smaller group formed from a larger committee to focus on a particular area of interest or concern.

The subcommittee on public relations will draft the new outreach strategy for the organization.

A secondary division of committee work, often responsible for a particular issue or task.

The health subcommittee is focusing on developing new initiatives to improve community wellness.

An appointed group that reports back to the larger committee with findings or recommendations.

The research subcommittee presented its findings at the main committee meeting last night.

A temporary or ad hoc group created to address a specific problem or project.

A subcommittee was established to handle the logistics for the upcoming conference.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below,' and 'committee' from Old French 'comité,' which comes from 'commettre' meaning 'to commit.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

subcommittee meeting

A meeting held by a subcommittee to discuss specific issues.

finance subcommittee

A subgroup focusing on financial matters within a committee.

legislative subcommittee

A subcommittee that deals with specific areas of legislation.

Related Words

committee

A group of individuals convened for a specific purpose.

task force

A group of people formed to work on a particular task.

panel

A group of people gathered for a special purpose, often to advise or discuss.

Slang Meanings

Subcom

We need to get the subcom together to discuss the budget.

The little committee

Let's ask the little committee for their input on the project.