Subcommittees

/ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪt.iːz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Smaller groups formed within a larger committee to focus on specific issues or tasks in legislative or organizational contexts.
    The subcommittee reviewed the proposed amendments before they went to the full committee.

Forms

  • subcommittee

Commentary

Subcommittees are typically established by a parent committee to streamline detailed examination of complex matters.

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