committee

A group of people chosen to plan something, make decisions, or deal with a particular matter.

• The committee meets on Monday.
• She joined the school committee last year.
• Committee members voted to repair the roof.

How to use it: on a committee (He serves on the safety committee.)

Similar words: panel

Common phrases: committee member, join a committee, committee meeting, on a committee

A group chosen to discuss a particular matter, make decisions, or organize an activity.

• The committee meets every Friday.
• We formed a committee to organize the festival.
• Who was elected to the committee?

How to use it: on a committee (She serves on the school committee.); committee on something (The committee on education published its report.)

Similar words: panel, board

Common phrases: committee member, committee meeting, join a committee, on a committee