workgroup
- noun
- /ˈwɜrkˌɡruːp/
- Each member of the workgroup contributed their unique skills to the project, ensuring a high-quality outcome.
- workgroup members
- Preparedness Workgroup
- Council Workgroup
Examples
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In subsequent interviews, we asked workgroup leaders to comment on their relationships with members, assuring them of complete confidentiality and anonymity.
Academic text (1997) -
The way the website was organized and the way the students were divided into workgroups apparently were somewhat confusing.
Academic text (2013) -
We thank all workgroup and Steering Council members for their commitment to the project.
Academic text (2013) -
The workgroup suggested working with its partners on strategies for improving health disparities with respect to the built environment.
Academic text (2011) -
When evidence was lacking, the recommendations incorporated expert opinion of the workgroup members.
Blog text (15) -
We wish to thank the CALDAR Regulatory Workgroup for their input on earlier versions of this manuscript.
Academic text (2008) -
The International Joint Commission's Workgroup on Lake Champlain flooding is accepting comments from the public.
Blog text (3) -
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has established the Workgroup on Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI).
Academic text (1993) -
In addition, the Communication Workgroup has developed several pollution prevention case studies featuring initiatives undertaken by PWB manufacturers.
Academic text (1997) -
The project was successful because the workgroup collaborated effectively to meet its deadlines.
Synonyms
A group of people who work together to reach a shared goal
A group of people who work together for a short time to do a specific job
A temporary team of people who work together to reach a clear goal
A group of people who work together for a short time on a single task
A group of people from different parts of a company who work together on one project
A group of people who do a physical task together, like clearing fallen trees
A group of workers who do a specific manual job
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Etymology
Workgroup comes from the simple parts work ('work') and group ('a number of people'), so it literally means a 'group that works' together. That's why a workgroup is a small team of people who do a task or project together.