Korum (en. Quorum)
ko-rum
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Number of people required to make decisions in a meeting.
We need enough quorum to proceed with the election.
Kailangan natin ng sapat na korum para maipagpatuloy ang halalan.
Minimum number of members present to make a new law or decision legal.
The committee's quorum was reached at the last minute.
Ang korum ng komite ay naabot sa huling minuto.
Having the right number of members in an organization or association.
The quorum of the organization was met when 10 members attended.
Ang korum ng samahan ay naabot kapag may 10 miyembro na dumalo.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'quorum' meaning the number of members needed for a meeting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Is there a quorum?
A question of whether the number of members is enough for a meeting.
May korum ba?
No sufficient quorum.
Indication that the number of members is not enough to make a decision.
Walang sapat na korum.
Related Words
committee
A group of people assigned to perform a specific task or function.
komite
meeting
A gathering of people to discuss issues or decisions.
pulong
Slang Meanings
An advantage or difference of a person in a group.
Dude, you're the only one who doesn't know what's going on here, it's like you have some kind of exclusion from the group.
Pare, ikaw lang ang hindi nakakaalam ng mga ganap dito, parang may korum ka na hindi na sinasali.
A group or organization with individual plans.
Our friend group has a plan for the next outing.
Mayroong korum ang barkada namin para sa susunod na lakad.
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
We held a group meeting to discuss the project.
Nagsagawa kami ng korum para pag-usapan ang proyekto.