quorum

Meanings

• noun

  The minimum number of members required to be present in a body to form a quorum and make decisions.

  - "The quorum for a business meeting is five members."
  - "Twelve jurors form a quorum in a court trial."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkwɔːɹ.əm/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of quorum that leads to same result
quora , quorum , quorums , quorum sensing , quorum pars magna fui

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'quorum' meaning 'how many of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quorum' is also used in computer science to refer to a minimum number of nodes required for a network to function.

2. The word 'quorum' is often used metaphorically to refer to the minimum number of people or resources required to achieve a goal.

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Related Concepts

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1. majority: The number of votes required to pass a decision in a body, usually more than the quorum.

2. parliament: A legislative body where a quorum is required for decision-making.

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Culture

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In parliamentary procedures, a quorum is essential to ensure fair representation and prevent undue influence of a small group.

How to Memorize "quorum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered for a meeting. The minimum number of people present forms the quorum.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a quorum as the minimum number of players needed for a game to start.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Quorum: QUantity UUnderstood, Minimum Required OOrder.

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