The mayor appointed an ad hoc committee to study the re-zoning of private property to commercial use.
What does the phrase ad hoc mean in this sentence?
O a team in name only with no power
O a high-profile group of people
O a group for this or for that
O a group created for a particular reason
The word "ad hoc" means "for this specific purpose." Ad hoc committees are formed all the time. In this case, the committee was formed for the specific purpose of studying the re-zoning.
