committee

/kəˈmɪt.i/ /kəˈmɪt.iː/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of people appointed or elected to make decisions or take action on behalf of an organization or institution.

“The committee voted to approve the new budget proposal.”

2. verb

To form or appoint a committee to make decisions or take action.

“The government committeeed to investigate the allegations of corruption.”

3. verb (transitive)

To refer or delegate a matter to a committee for decision or action.

“The company committeeed the dispute to a neutral mediator.”

4. noun (plural only)

Committees.

“The committees worked together to resolve the issues.”

Synonyms

  • board
  • council
  • group
  • panel
  • team

Antonyms

  • individual
  • personal