working group
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Definition
Noun: A working group is a temporary team of people formed to collaborate on a specific task, project, or problem, with the aim of achieving a defined goal. It is typically a focused, ad-hoc committee.
Usage
A "working group" is formed to address a particular issue, conduct research, or develop recommendations. It implies a collaborative effort for a limited duration. - The term is commonly used in professional, academic, and governmental contexts. - It is often followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "on" to specify the topic (e.g., "working group on climate policy").
Examples
- The university established a working group to review its admissions policy.
- She was appointed as the chair of the international working group on cybersecurity standards.
- The findings of the working group will be presented to the board next month.
Advanced Usage
- "To convene a working group": To formally bring a working group together.
- The director convened a working group to address the urgent issue.
- "Working group member/chair": Specifying a person's role within the group.
- As a working group member, his input was crucial.
Variants and Related Words
- Task force: A similar temporary group, often with a more urgent or operational mandate.
- Committee: A more permanent or standing group, often with broader or ongoing responsibilities.
- Steering group/committee: A group that provides guidance and direction for a project or organization.
Synonyms
- Task force
- Project team
- Study group
- Panel
Related Phrases
- "To serve on a working group": To be a member of a working group.
- He was honored to serve on the presidential working group.
- "Working group report": The formal document produced by a working group detailing its findings.
- The working group report contained several controversial recommendations.
Noun
- a group of people working together temporarily until some goal is achieved
- the working group was supposed to report back in two weeks