Quorum

usgb/ˈkwɔːrəm/
noun

The minimum number of people needed in a meeting before it can officially begin or make decisions.

We can't start the meeting until a quorum is present.
Visual representation of "quorum" - The minimum number of people needed in a meeting before it can officially begin or make decisions

Often appears as...

  • achieve a quorum
  • quorum is present

Usage tips

Formal

Academic, Technical

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Numerical Importance

Understand quorum as a specific number, not just any attendance.

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The bylaws state that one-third of the members constitute a quorum.
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Meeting Validity

A meeting without a quorum can still occur but can't make binding decisions.

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We held the meeting but couldn't vote without a quorum.
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Varies by Group

Quorum size changes with the group's rules; it's not always a majority.

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Our club's quorum is 10 people, even though we have 50 members.
Visual representation of the word "Quorum"

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