Seconder
noun
A person who formally supports the proposal of another person in a meeting.
She was the seconder of the motion proposed by the chairman.
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Formal
noun
In the British parliament, a person who endorses another person's proposal or nomination as an action to take.
In the British parliament, the nomination is not valid without a seconder.
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Formal
Technical
noun
In Boxing, a person who assists the main trainer in the corner during a match.
In the red corner, the boxer was being given advice by his seconder.
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A person who formally supports the proposal of another person in a meeting.
She was the seconder of the motion proposed by the chairman.
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In the British parliament, a person who endorses another person's proposal or nomination as an action to take.
In the British parliament, the nomination is not valid without a seconder.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In Boxing, a person who assists the main trainer in the corner during a match.
In the red corner, the boxer was being given advice by his seconder.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Protocol
Used during formal meetings to indicate explicit agreement with a motion.
John, as the seconder, confirmed his agreement to the budget proposal.
Pro Tip 2/3Secondary Role
Does not usually initiate proposals, but confirms the support.
Anna was honored to be the seconder, reinforcing the importance of the initiative.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Participation
Shows active involvement in meetings, not just passive attendance.
As the seconder, Mark demonstrated his active engagement in the committee's decisions.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Protocol
Used during formal meetings to indicate explicit agreement with a motion.
John, as the seconder, confirmed his agreement to the budget proposal.
Pro Tip 2/3Secondary Role
Does not usually initiate proposals, but confirms the support.
Anna was honored to be the seconder, reinforcing the importance of the initiative.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Participation
Shows active involvement in meetings, not just passive attendance.
As the seconder, Mark demonstrated his active engagement in the committee's decisions.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Protocol
Used during formal meetings to indicate explicit agreement with a motion.
John, as the seconder, confirmed his agreement to the budget proposal.
Pro Tip 2/3Secondary Role
Does not usually initiate proposals, but confirms the support.
Anna was honored to be the seconder, reinforcing the importance of the initiative.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Participation
Shows active involvement in meetings, not just passive attendance.
As the seconder, Mark demonstrated his active engagement in the committee's decisions.
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