Committee
/kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
A group of people selected to perform a specific task or make decisions.
/kəˈmɪti/
A group of people appointed for a specific function.
A special committee was formed to investigate the accident.
💡 Simply: Imagine a team of superheroes, each with a special power, working together to solve a problem – that's a committee!
👶 For kids: A group of people who work together to do something important.
More Examples
The school's fundraising committee organized a bake sale.
How It's Used
"The Senate committee held hearings on the proposed bill."
"The marketing committee developed a new campaign strategy."
From Middle French comitee, from Old French comité, from committere (to entrust, commit), from Latin committere.
The word has been used in similar contexts since the 16th century, often referring to groups appointed for specific governmental or administrative tasks.
Memory tip
Think 'com' (together) and 'mit' (send) - a group sent together to work.