Formal Meeting Jargons

A type of snack or refreshment served during the meeting

A summary of the meeting minutes

An action item in a formal meeting refers to a specific task or action that is assigned to a person or group, with a deadline for completion.

A decorative item used in the meeting room

A type of clothing worn by the attendees of a formal meeting

A type of dance performed at the beginning of a formal meeting

An agenda is a list of items to be discussed or acted upon during a formal meeting.

A type of dessert served during a formal meeting

In a formal meeting, 'minutes' refers to the official written record of the discussions, decisions, and actions taken during the meeting.

In a formal meeting, 'minutes' refers to the duration of the meeting

In a formal meeting, 'minutes' refers to the time allocated for each agenda item

In a formal meeting, 'minutes' refers to the small details discussed during the meeting

Consensus refers to a decision made by the leader without input from the group

Consensus refers to a majority vote without discussion

Consensus refers to a decision made based on personal opinions rather than group agreement

Consensus refers to a general agreement or harmony among the members of a group, reached through discussion and compromise.

A proxy is a person who is authorized to act on behalf of another person or represent them in a formal meeting.

A proxy is a document used to record the minutes of the formal meeting

A proxy is a type of voting system used in formal meetings

A proxy is a term used to describe the person leading the formal meeting

The purpose of 'point of order' in a formal meeting is to raise a concern about a violation of the meeting's rules or procedures.

To introduce new topics unrelated to the agenda

To share personal opinions

To schedule future meetings

Unanimous consent means that the decision is made by the chairperson without consulting the members

Unanimous consent in a formal meeting means that all present members agree to a decision or motion without any opposition.

Unanimous consent means that the decision is made by a vote and the majority wins

Unanimous consent means that only the majority of members agree to a decision

Resolution is the process of ending a formal meeting

Resolution is the number of people present in a formal meeting

Resolution is the act of making an image clearer in a formal meeting

Resolution is a formal decision or statement made by a group or organization in a formal meeting.

Quorum is the person who leads the meeting

Quorum is the person who decides the agenda of the meeting

Quorum is the person who takes the minutes of the meeting

Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting in order to make the proceedings of that meeting valid and binding.

To adjourn a formal meeting means to cancel it completely.

To adjourn a formal meeting means to temporarily suspend or postpone it to a later time or date.

To adjourn a formal meeting means to extend it indefinitely.

To adjourn a formal meeting means to start it earlier than planned.