steering committee

American  

noun

1. a committee, especially of a deliberative or legislative body, charged with preparing the agenda of a session.

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steering committee British  

noun

1. a committee set up to prepare and arrange topics to be discussed, the order of business, etc, for a legislative assembly or other body

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Etymology

Origin of steering committee

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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steering committee

On this particular Friday, Fabian Núñez — a member of that steering committee who previously served as speaker of the California Assembly — was one of those who hopped out of the Liberty Van.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025

"It has to do with the availability of cars," Ellen Hiep, a member of the Global EV Alliance steering committee, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025

Individuals can download an app to report incidents, which will be reviewed by a steering committee that can connect people with thousands of the country’s top lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025

It used to be said the G7 was a kind of "steering committee" for the free world.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025

Soojin thought it was a great plan, and we asked her parents, who are on the steering committee of the church, for their help.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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