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subcommittee

 

[ sสŒb.kษ™หˆmษชt.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group decision

A subcommittee is a smaller group formed from a larger committee to focus on a specific task or issue. It typically operates under the authority of the main committee and reports back with recommendations or findings. Subcommittees allow for more detailed examination and discussion of specific subjects that may require specialized knowledge. They can also streamline decision-making processes within larger organizations or governance structures.

Synonyms

panel, task force, working group

Examples of usage

  • The finance subcommittee reviewed the budget proposals.
  • Our team established a subcommittee to address environmental issues.
  • The main committee will consider the subcommittee's recommendations next week.

Translations

Translations of the word "subcommittee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subcomissรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคธเคฎเคฟเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterkommission

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subkomite

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะพะผั–ั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podkomisja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅง”ๅ“กไผš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-comitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subcomitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt komite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์œ„์›ํšŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฌู†ุฉ ูุฑุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podkomise

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podkomisia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ป„ๅง”ๅ‘˜ไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podkomisija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirnefnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะผัˆะฐ ะบะพะผะธั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt komitษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subcomitรฉ

Etymology

The term 'subcommittee' originates from the prefix 'sub-', meaning 'under' or 'below', combined with the word 'committee', which traces back to the Latin 'committere', meaning 'to commit, entrust'. The use of the term was first documented in English in the mid-19th century, reflecting the growing complexity of organizational and legislative bodies. As institutions expanded, the need for specialized groups to manage specific areas of responsibility became apparent, leading to the establishment of subcommittees within various organizations, including government, non-profit, and corporate entities. The concept has evolved but remains integral to effective governance and collaboration.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,114 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.