working group

noun — 2 senses

working group

noun
1

An interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers working on new research activities that would be difficult to develop under traditional funding mechanisms such as federal agencies.

2

Any more or less formal team working for a specific purpose.

Synonyms
workgroup, working committee, working party
Coordinate terms
task force

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