committee

noun
UK /kəˈmɪt.i/
US /kəˈmɪt̬.i/

A small group of people who work together to make plans or decisions.

The school committee met to plan the spring fair.

SYNONYMS

boardpanelcouncilcommissionteam

RELATED WORDS

meetingchairpersonmembervotedecision

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A group chosen by a larger group to study a problem and report back.

The science committee studied the new lab rules.

3. A formal group in a government or company that handles a special job.

The city committee approved the new park.

4. A group that organizes and runs an event or activity.

The party committee picked the music and food.