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meeting has been postponed vs meeting have been postponed

The phrase "meeting has been postponed" is correct, because the word "meeting" is singular and the verb "has" is in the third-person singular.
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meeting has been postponed

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase when alerting colleagues that a meeting will not take place as scheduled.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I am sorry, but our meeting has been postponed.
  • The meeting has been postponed until such time as the parties are all available.
  • Apr 3, 2013 ... General Membership Meeting has been Postponed. ASIFA-Hollywood > Events > General Membership Meeting has been Postponed.
  • MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED sorry for any inconvenience. B.C. Chapter of the NKBA. Monday, October 22, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) ...
  • Board of Zoning Appeals May Meeting has been postponed until further notice. [ View]. Date: May 16 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Location: City of Clemson Council ...
  • May 15, 2008 ... PLEASE BE ADVISED that the meeting has been postponed until further notice. Because of the postponement, the public comment period has ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • meeting will take place at a later time
  • meeting will be held on a later date
  • meeting has been delayed
  • meeting has been rescheduled

meeting have been postponed

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This phrase is incorrect because the noun "meeting," which is singular, does not agree with the plural form of the verb "have."
  • How to respond to a postponed meeting? How to send a postponed meeting invitation? Todays weeekly team meeting have been postponed and rescheduled.
  • Please note, the Derwenthorpe Community Fund meeting and Community Facilities Subgroup meeting have been postponed until the 14th of October.
  • “Describes meeting” have been postponed under Section 6(1)(B) of the JFK Act until 10/2017, when they have been scheduled for release. All redactions with ...
  • Due to inclement weather, the Rutgers PBL general meeting to be held on Tuesday, 1/27 has been cancelled. The topics for the meeting have been postponed ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • meetings have been postponed
  • meeting has been postponed

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