search committee

noun
UK /ˈsɜːtʃ kəˈmɪti/
US /ˈsɝːtʃ kəˈmɪti/

A search committee is a small group of people who work together to look for and choose the best person for a job.

The search committee interviewed five people before picking a new principal for the school.

SYNONYMS

hiring panelselection panelreview boardappointment group

RELATED WORDS

interviewcandidaterecruitmentshortlistjob opening

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A group chosen to look for a new leader, such as a president or director.

The university formed a search committee to find its next president.

3. A team that helps find a special person for an important role.

The church search committee is looking for a new pastor.

4. A group that checks many choices before making a final pick.

The search committee read every application carefully.