Meaning of the word "hiring committee" in English

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hiring committee

US /ˈhaɪərɪŋ kəˈmɪti/
UK /ˈhaɪərɪŋ kəˈmɪti/
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Noun

a group of people within an organization responsible for reviewing job applications and selecting candidates for employment

Example:
The hiring committee will interview the final three candidates tomorrow.
She was asked to serve on the hiring committee for the new department head.