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Definition of subcommittee

subcommittee

/ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪt.i/
sub · com · mit · tee
Plural:subcommittees
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subcommittee Lexical Profile

subcommittee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A smaller, subordinate group composed of members from a main committee, appointed to investigate or manage a specific task or area of business.

Example

"The finance subcommittee will review the proposed budget before presenting its recommendations to the full board."

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• Nearby Words

subclass
subclause
subcommissioner
subcommittee
subcommunity
subcompact
subcomponent

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subcommittee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subcommittee
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