subcommittee

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Definition

A subcommittee is a small group formed within a larger committee to handle specific tasks or topics.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal and used in organizations, governments, and businesses. Collocates with 'form a subcommittee,' 'serve on a subcommittee,' and 'report from the subcommittee.' Distinct from 'committee,' as it handles narrower issues.

Example Sentences

The school board formed a subcommittee to plan the new playground.

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Each subcommittee has a different topic to discuss.

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Let's send that issue to the subcommittee for review.

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The subcommittee's report will be shared at next month's meeting.

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She served on the hiring subcommittee for two years.

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I joined the finance subcommittee last week.

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