working party
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Definition
Noun: A working party is a temporary group of people formed to collaborate on a specific task, project, or investigation, with the aim of achieving a particular goal or producing a specific result. It is typically a subgroup or committee established for focused work.
Usage
A "working party" is formed to address a particular issue, conduct research, or develop recommendations. It implies a collaborative, task-oriented effort for a defined period. - The term is often used in organizational, governmental, academic, or corporate contexts. - It is synonymous with "working group" and often used interchangeably.
Examples
- The board established a working party to review the company's environmental policies.
- A working party of scientists was assembled to study the climate data.
- The findings of the working party will be presented to the committee next month.
Advanced Usage
- "To chair a working party": To lead or be in charge of the group.
- Dr. Evans was asked to chair the working party on educational reform.
- "To serve on a working party": To be a member of the group.
- She served on the working party that drafted the new safety guidelines.
Variants and Related Words
- Working group (n): A group of experts or representatives working together on a specific project or problem. This is the most direct synonym.
- Task force (n): A similar temporary grouping, often with a more urgent or operational mandate.
- Committee (n): A more permanent or formal group to which a working party might report.
Synonyms
- Working group
- Task force
- Project team
- Study group
Related Phrases
- Ad hoc committee: A committee formed for a specific purpose, similar to a working party.
- An ad hoc committee was formed, functioning as a working party to handle the merger details.
Noun
- a group of people working together temporarily until some goal is achieved
- the working group was supposed to report back in two weeks