committee
noun [ C ]
uk/kəˈmɪti/ us MEETINGS
a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and make decisions or collect information for it:
committee members
a committee meeting
If the others on the committee share his view and the data continues to be weak, a rate rise seems unlikely.
appoint/form/establish a committee A committee was appointed to oversee the building of the new facility.
be/sit/serve on a committee She has served on the committee for many years.
chair a committee The Finance Director usually chairs this committee.
a committee decides/approves/recommends The selection committee recommended that both candidates be appointed.
an advisory/consultative/executive committee
See also
creditors' committee
joint consultative committee
management committee
political action committee
selection committee
steering committee