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committee

/kəˈmɪti/ /kəˈmɪɾi/

Meanings
noun
A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

Examples :

"The school's fundraising committee planned a bake sale to raise money for new library books. "
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Related Words

Illustration received

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration accomplishment

accomplishment noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"

Illustration guardian

guardian noun

/ˈɡɑːdɪən/ /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/

Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.

"My grandfather is the guardian of our family's historical documents. "

Illustration fundraising

fundraising noun

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/

The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

Illustration appointed

appointed verb

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

"The school principal appointed Friday afternoon for the parent-teacher conferences. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration persons

persons noun

/ˈpɜːsənz/ /ˈpɝsənz/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration purpose

purpose noun

/ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/

An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "

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protocols noun

/ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒls/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑls/

The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

"The lawyer carefully reviewed the protocols from the previous negotiation to understand the exact agreements made before drafting the final contract. "

Illustration convened

convened verb

/kənˈviːnd/ /kəmˈviːnd/

To come together; to meet; to unite.

"The book club convened last night to discuss the latest novel. "

Illustration finances

finances noun

/ˈfaɪnænsɪz/ /faɪˈnænsɪz/

The management of money and other assets.

"Good finances are important for a stable future. "