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- DictionaryCom·mis·sion/kəˈmiSHən/
noun
- 1. an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people: "he received a commission to act as an informer"
- 2. a group of people officially charged with a particular function: "the United Nations High Commission for Refugees"
verb
- 1. give an order for or authorize the production of (something such as a building, piece of equipment, or work of art): "the portrait was commissioned by his widow in 1792"
- 2. bring (something newly produced, such as a factory or machine) into working condition: "we had a few hiccups getting the heating equipment commissioned"
The meaning of COMMISSION is a formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties. How to use commission in a sentence.
COMMISSION definition: 1. to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece…. Learn more.
the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority. an authoritative order, charge, or direction. authority granted for a particular action or function. a document granting such authority.
COMMISSION meaning: 1. to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece…. Learn more.
The word commission has several very different meanings, but in its most basic meaning, commission is the act of passing a responsibility to someone else. If you receive a government commission, that means you have been assigned a task by the government.
n. 1. a. The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty. b. The authority so granted. c. The matter or task so authorized: Investigation of fraud was their commission. d. A document conferring such authorization. 2. a.
Commission is payment of part of the revenues or profits from a sale or deal that is paid to the person who arranged or facilitated the deal. Travel agents charge 1 percent commission on tickets. The salespeople work on commission only.
commission noun (MONEY) a payment given to someone when they sell something, which is directly related to the amount they sell: The staff receive 5% commission on everything that they sell. Many salesmen work on commission.
commission. noun. /kəˈmɪʃn/ Idioms. official group. (often Commission) [countable] an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government. The commission is expected to report its findings next month.
An entrusting, as of power and authority, to a person or body. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (15) Synonyms: board. council. representatives. commissioners. rake-off. cut.
