working group

American  

[wurk-ing groop] / ˈwɜrk ɪŋ ˌgrup /

noun

• working groups
  plural

1. a group of people assigned to a project, especially one that involves researching a particular issue or objective and coming up with a report that proposes ways to address it; task force.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• sub-working group
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• working groups
  plural

Example Sentences

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working group

Tim Eifler, a professor of astronomy and physics, leads the working group responsible for interpreting Roman's cosmological observations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

The apology comes after the college set up a working group of experts, doctors and abuse survivors, including Caroline, to review NHS care.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

That led her to co-found the Coalition Against Stalkerware, an international working group tackling the problem of software tools frequently used to spy on unknowing romantic partners.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Dozens of legislators, staff and agency personnel have already been briefed on the latest research, and Boerner said she’s putting together a working group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

We agreed to set up a joint working group to resolve the many obstacles that still stood in our way.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela