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

1. a group of people working together temporarily until some goal is achieved
   • the working group was supposed to report back in two weeks