Seconder

usgb/ˈsekəndər/
noun

A person who formally supports the proposal of another person in a meeting.

She was the seconder of the motion proposed by the chairman.
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Formal

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Meeting Protocol

Used during formal meetings to indicate explicit agreement with a motion.

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John, as the seconder, confirmed his agreement to the budget proposal.
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Secondary Role

Does not usually initiate proposals, but confirms the support.

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Anna was honored to be the seconder, reinforcing the importance of the initiative.
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Active Participation

Shows active involvement in meetings, not just passive attendance.

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As the seconder, Mark demonstrated his active engagement in the committee's decisions.
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