committee

com·mit·tee

noun
\kə-ˈmi-tē, sense 1 also ˌkä-mi-ˈtē\

Definition of COMMITTEE

1

archaic : a person to whom a charge or trust is committed

2

a : a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter; especially : a group of fellow legislators chosen by a legislative body to give consideration to legislative matters b : a self-constituted organization for the promotion of a common object

Examples of COMMITTEE

1. We're waiting for recommendations from the advisory committee.
2. The bill has been referred back to committee.

First Known Use of COMMITTEE

15th century

Related to COMMITTEE

Synonyms: commission, panel

Related Words: standing committee, steering committee; subcommittee; delegation, mission; assembly, body, congress, convocation, council, synod

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Rhymes with COMMITTEE

edge city, self-pity