commission

B2
Pronunciation
/kəˈmɪʃən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).

2 Definition

An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.

Example Sentences
  • David received his commission after graduating from West Point.
3 Definition

The thing to be done as agent for another.

Example Sentences
  • I have three commissions for the city.
4 Definition

A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.

Synonyms
committee government body
Example Sentences
  • The company's sexual harassment commission made sure that every employee completed the on-line course.
5 Definition

A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.

Example Sentences
  • The real-estate broker charged a four percent commission for their knowledge on bidding for commercial properties; for their intellectual perspective on making a formal offer and the strategy to obtain a mutually satisfying deal with the seller in favour of the buyer.
6 Definition

The act of committing (e.g. a crime).

Antonyms
omission
Example Sentences
  • the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.

Example Sentences
  • James Bond was commissioned with recovering the secret documents.
2 Definition

To place an order for (often piece of art)

Example Sentences
  • He commissioned a replica of the Mona Lisa for his living room, but the painter gave up after six months.
3 Definition

To put into active service

Example Sentences
  • The aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1944, during WWII.