Pronunciation

/kəˈmɪʃn/

Definitions

Noun

1. A commission (n): An official order or task given to someone, often involving a fee or percentage of the sale, typically by a government or organization. Example: “The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait for the museum.”
2. A group of officers or representatives (n): In a military context, a body of officers sent on a specific mission. Example: “The commission was tasked with investigating the incident.”
3. An act of giving something to someone for sale (n): A purchase with a promise of future services or goods. Example: “I bought a sofa on commission for my friend.”

Verb

1. To commission (v): To assign or request the creation, production, or purchase of something, usually with a specific purpose or requirement. Example: “The company decided to commission a new office building.”
2. To appoint someone to a position or role (v): Example: “The CEO commissioned John to lead the project.”

Adjective

1. Commissioned (adj): Relating to or resulting from a commission, as in art or design. Example: “The commissioned sculpture stands in the city square.”

Phrases

• “Commissioned artwork” refers to work created specifically for a client or organization.
• “Under commission” indicates that something is being prepared or built according to an order.
• “Commission fees” are the charges paid for a commissioned service.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The architect was commissioned to design a modern, sustainable building.”
• Verb: “The homeowner decided to commission a custom kitchen renovation.”
• Adjective: “The museum houses a collection of exclusively commissioned paintings.”

Synonyms

• Appoint
• Engage
• Outsource
• Apprise
• Task

Antonyms

• Dismiss
• Reject
• Abandon (in the sense of not commissioning something)