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a
: a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter
an advisory committee
specifically
: a group of fellow legislators chosen by a legislative body to give consideration to legislative matters
The bill has been sent back to committee.
b
: a self-constituted organization for the promotion of a common object
the Olympic Committee
the Northwest Wildlife Committee
c
US sports, informal
: a group of players on a team who share a particular role in the team's play instead of having an individual player principally assigned to that role
After going with a committee of running backs last season, the Chiefs were hoping Bam Morris would be able to go the full 16 games as the feature runner, something he has never done in his career.—
Bob Fedas
Bob Fedas2
archaic
: a person to whom a charge or trust is committed
Examples of committee in a Sentence
We're waiting for recommendations from the advisory committee.
The bill has been referred back to committee.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
But, as the budget has been discussed in committee, some legislators have voiced concern about continuing to fund the program.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Young entrepreneurs must navigate uncertainty, adapt to market feedback, and develop persuasive communication—competencies that resonate strongly with admissions committees.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The committees will write bills detailing where funds should be spent and cut.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committee. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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committee
noun
com·mit·tee
kə-ˈmit-ē 
: a group of persons appointed or elected to consider or take action on some matter
a legislative committee
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