Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
2. An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
3. The thing to be done as agent for another.
4. A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
5. A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
6. The act of committing (e.g. a crime or error).
7. (transitive) To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
8. (transitive) To place an order for (often a piece of art).

Example Sentences

David received his commission after graduating from West Point.

Let him see our commission.

This is an exact Inventory of what we found about the Body of the Man-Mountain, who uſed us with great Civility, and due Reſpect to your Majeſty's Commiſſion.

I have three commissions for the city.

the European Commission

the Electoral Commission

the Federal Communications Commission

The company's sexual harassment commission made sure that every employee completed the on-line course.

Word Forms

• commissions
• commissioning
• commissioned

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When Should You Use Commission?

Use commission when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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