Updated June 2026
A smaller committee formed from a main committee to deal with a particular matter in detail. Subcommittees focus on specific issues and report their findings to the larger parent committee.
“The finance subcommittee met separately to review the budget proposals before the full board meeting.”
/ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪti/
Contains 'SUB' prefix and 'COMMITTEE'; double 'M' and double 'T'
Strong 12-letter word with multiple double letters; governmental term
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