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Subcommittee

Verb / ˈsʌbkʌˈmɪti: / Another word for subcommittee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A subcommittee is a smaller group of people that is part of a larger committee or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

panel board commission council group committee team subgroup subpanel subunit branch department division section

Synonyms by register

Formal

subgroup panel working group task force

Informal

mini-committee small group

Antonyms

committee full committee main body entirety whole assembly board

Common collocations

  • subcommittee meeting
  • subcommittee report
  • subcommittee hearing
  • subcommittee members
  • subcommittee chairman
  • subcommittee vote
  • subcommittee review

Word family

noun subcommittee

Usage note

A subcommittee is a smaller group formed from a larger committee to focus on a specific task. It is a formal term, often used in organizational or governmental contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The subcommittee met to discuss possible changes to the school's dress code policy.
  2. The subcommittee was formed to review the company's budget for the upcoming year.
  3. The subcommittee recommended that the proposal be revised before being presented to the full committee.
  4. The subcommittee members were selected for their expertise in the field.
  5. The subcommittee's report was presented at the next committee meeting.

Quotes

  • The subcommittee was formed to investigate the problem and recommend a course of action.
  • The subcommittee's report was well-received by the full committee.
  • The subcommittee members worked tirelessly to complete their task.

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