Comittee vs. Committee: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 6, 2023
"Comittee" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "Committee," which refers to a group of people assigned a specific task or function.
Which is correct: Comittee or Committee
How to spell Committee?
Comittee is Incorrect
Committee is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the word "commit" within "committee."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 06, 2023
Think of it as a group needing double the effort, hence double "m" and double "t."
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Envision a team of two members (double "m" and double "t").
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Link the word "committee" with "team," both have double letters.
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Use mnemonic: "Can Our Members Make It To Every Event?"
Janet White
Nov 06, 2023
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Comittee and Committee Definitions
Committee
A committee is a group of people appointed for a specific function.
The school formed a committee to plan the annual event.
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Oct 27, 2023
Committee
A group dedicated to a particular area of responsibility.
She's on the finance committee.
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Oct 27, 2023
Committee
An assembly of experts or representatives.
The committee will decide on the proposal.
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Committee
A body of people handling specific tasks or issues.
The committee oversees project approvals.
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Committee
An organization or group that makes decisions or investigations.
The Senate committee approved the bill.
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Oct 27, 2023
Committee
A group of people officially delegated to perform a function, such as investigating, considering, reporting, or acting on a matter. See Usage Note at collective noun.
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Oct 20, 2023
Committee
A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.
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Committee
(archaic) A guardian; someone in charge of another person deemed to be unable to look after themself.
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Committee
One or more persons elected or appointed, to whom any matter or business is referred, either by a legislative body, or by a court, or by any collective body of men acting together.
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Committee
One to whom the charge of the person or estate of another, as of a lunatic, is committed by suitable authority; a guardian.
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Committee
A special group delegated to consider some matter;
A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours
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FAQs
Why is it called Committee?
Derived from the Latin "committere" meaning "to combine or bring together."
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Nov 06, 2023
Is Committee an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun representing a group of people.
Harlon Moss
Nov 06, 2023
Is the Committee term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in contexts.
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Nov 06, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Committee?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context.
Harlon Moss
Nov 06, 2023
Is Committee a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it can be either based on context.
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Nov 06, 2023
How is Committee used in a sentence?
The committee decided to approve the new project after careful deliberation.
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Nov 06, 2023
Is Committee a vowel or consonant?
"Committee" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Sara Rehman
Nov 06, 2023
What is the opposite of Committee?
There's no direct opposite, but "individual" contrasts the idea of a group.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 06, 2023
Which determiner is used with Committee?
"This," "that," or "each" can be used.
Harlon Moss
Nov 06, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
