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

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Example Sentences

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working group

On Tuesday, the US Embassy wrote on Facebook about the launch of a working group for the "Trump Liberty Line", describing it as "an important step forward for Moldova's energy future".

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

He also cited efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism, for which the department gathered a working group that has produced guidance for schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A working group at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which is made up of top state insurance officials, said this summer it plans to clamp down on that practice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

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

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