1. groups of people chosen to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter
Usage: plural of committee

Examples

• The school has several committees that oversee different activities.
• Congressional committees review proposed legislation before it goes to a vote.
• She serves on three different committees at her workplace.
• The planning committees met to discuss the upcoming event.
• University committees make decisions about academic policies.
• Local committees organized the charity fundraiser.
• The board appointed new committees to handle specific issues.