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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

committee

/kəˈmɪt.i/

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What does committee mean?

noun

  1. A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.
  2. Alternative form of kameti.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (archaic) A guardian; someone in charge of another person deemed to be unable to look after themselves.

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IPA pronunciation

/kəˈmɪt.i/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌkɑ.mɪˈtiː/
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The committee appointed to deal with the petitions in the Emperor’s name, decided not even to make a report to the Czar.
Leo, graf TolstoyThe forged coupon, and other storiesProject Gutenberg ebook #243
As a result of the consultation in the corner, a committee of the would-be dancers came to me and suggested a compromise.
Anna Howard Shaw; Elizabeth Garver JordanThe Story of a PioneerProject Gutenberg ebook #354
More book examples (3)
There was a prize of one hundred dollars attached, and a committee of ladies were appointed to decide on the best baby.
Joel BentonA Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. BarnumProject Gutenberg ebook #1576
I have an additional reason for thanking you now, when you are creating a building after the design of the Strawberry committee.
Horace WalpoleThe Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #4610
X. The judge shall not answer any questions put to him regarding a course, unless such questions are asked by the Committee.
William YouattThe DogProject Gutenberg ebook #9478