quorum
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for its decisions to be valid.
Usage notes
If quorum isn't reached, any decisions made at the meeting typically aren't considered valid.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Without a _____, the committee had to postpone the vote until the following week."
Answer: quorum
In your own words, what does "quorum" mean?
The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for its decisions to be valid.
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