subcommittee
Translation
subcommittee
Examples
The subcommittee will report its findings.
The subcommittee will report its findings.
She was appointed to the finance subcommittee.
She was appointed to the finance subcommittee.
Grammar Patterns
a subcommittee on ((sth.)) a subcommittee focused on (sth.) They formed a subcommittee on safety.
Similar Words
Synonyms: panel, working group, task force
Etymology
From 'sub-' (meaning 'under' or 'part of') + 'committee'. Literally, a committee under a main committee.
Memory Tips
Think 'sub' like in 'submarine' (underwater) or 'subway' (underground). A subcommittee works 'under' a larger committee.