committees

word · lemma: committee

Definition

Groups of people chosen to do a specific job or make decisions for a larger group or organization.

Usage & Nuances

'Committees' is always plural; each 'committee' is a group, and large organizations often have many for different purposes (e.g., 'finance committee,' 'organizing committees'). Common in business, government, education. Do not confuse with 'board' or 'council,' which may have broader powers.

Example Sentences

Several committees are working on different parts of the project.

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The school has parent and teacher committees.

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Committees often meet once a month.

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All these committees have their own rules and responsibilities.

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When problems come up, the committees try to find solutions together.

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There are so many committees in this company, I can’t keep track of them all.

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