subcommittee

American

[suhb-kuh-mit-ee] / ˈsʌb kəˌmɪt i /

noun

a secondary committee appointed out of a main committee.

subcommittee British

/ ˈsʌbkəˌmɪtɪ /

noun

a distinct and often subordinate division of a committee

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Etymology

Origin of subcommittee

First recorded in 1600–10; sub- + committee

Example Sentences

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But as a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing about shutdown impacts last week laid out, DHS does a great deal more than just immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lutnick once again downplayed his relationship with the disgraced financier who was once his neighbor in New York City as he was questioned by Democrats during a subcommittee hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

From Los Angeles Times

As chair of the education finance budget subcommittee, Alvarez said that he and other lawmakers have realized community colleges can no longer be restricted to primarily serving as pathways to CSU and UC.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, members of the US Senate antitrust subcommittee, which includes both Democrats and Republicans, raised concerns about reduced competition, potential price rises and the future of cinemas if the merger goes ahead.

From BBC

Rubio chaired the committee he was facing for many years, and also led its subcommittee on the region.

From BBC

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