Subcommittee (noun)

1. A committee that is subordinate to a larger committee.
2. A smaller group of people within a larger committee, assigned specific tasks or responsibilities.
3. A body that operates within a larger organization, responsible for a specific aspect of the organization's work.

Origin:

From sub- + committee, meaning "a committee that is subordinate to a larger committee.".

Examples:

1. The subcommittee was tasked with studying the environmental impact of the project.
2. The subcommittee met regularly to discuss the progress of the investigation.
3. The subcommittee made recommendations to the full committee on how to proceed.
4. The subcommittee was composed of experts in the field.
5. The subcommittee's report was an important factor in the final decision.