Subcommittee

usgb/ˈsʌbkəmɪti/
noun

A small group formed from a bigger group, usually to work on something specific.

The organisation formed a subcommittee to focus on the issue of climate change.
Visual representation of "subcommittee" - A small group formed from a bigger group, usually to work on something specific.

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  • form a subcommittee
  • serve on a subcommittee
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Specific Purpose

A subcommittee focuses on a particular area or task within the larger group's responsibilities.

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The board created a subcommittee to update the company's privacy policy.
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Temporary Nature

Subcommittees may be temporary and disband after completing their specific task or issue.

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The festival subcommittee will dissolve after the event's conclusion.
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Expertise Required

Members of a subcommittee are often chosen for their expertise or interest in the subject they'll be working on.

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She joined the finance subcommittee because of her background in accounting.
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