Definition of commission - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transaction feefee paid to an agent in a transaction, usually as a percentage
- She earns a 20% commission on every sale she makes..
2.
worktask assigned to a person or group
- The artist received a commission for a new sculpture.
3.
official groupgroup officially tasked with a function
- The commission will review the new policy.
4.
official documentdocument granting authority or rank
- She received her commission from the government.
5.
official powerauthority to perform certain duties
- He received his commission as an officer.
6.
lawthe act of committing a crime or error
- The commission of the crime shocked the community.
7.
businessTECH. the state of being operationalTECH.
- The ship is back in commission after repairs.
Verb
1.
appointmentappoint someone to a role or task
- She was commissioned as a lieutenant in the navy..
2.
task arrangementformally arrange for someone to do a task
- The artist was commissioned to create a mural.
3.
operationTECH. put into active service or operationTECH.
- The navy commissioned the new battleship last week.
Expressions with commission
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paid based on performance
The artist was hired on commission to create the mural.
functioning or operational
The elevator is finally in commission.
not in working condition or not operational
The elevator is out of commission due to a technical fault.
make something ready for use or service
The engineers put the new system into commission.
special group investigating important issues
The government formed a blue ribbon commission to study climate change.
receive a fee for services rendered
She was thrilled to get her commission after the sale.
in a way where payment depends on sales made
She works on a commission basis and earns more with each sale.
percentage or fee level used to calculate money paid as commission
The real estate agency raised the commission rate on luxury home sales.
system for paying employees based on sales
The company introduced a new commission plan to boost sales.
person selling goods for others earning commission
The commission agent sold all the paintings at the gallery.
military court for trying offenses against martial law
The soldier was tried by a military commission.
official group formed to investigate a specific issue or event
The government set up a commission of inquiry into the accident.
group ensuring equal opportunities and fairness
The fairness commission reviewed the hiring practices.
official job allowing freedom to move and act widely
She was given a roving commission to inspect all departments.
government body overseeing land use and zoning
The zoning commission approved the new shopping mall.
shows pushy sales tactics from wanting commission
The salesperson had commission breath and wouldn't stop pushing.
possess freedom to act in various areas
She has a roving commission to explore new markets.
official group that reviews and decides complaints against earlier decisions
The player took his case to the appeals commission for review.
official group that selects or recommends people for public positions
The new appointments commission will oversee the selection of senior judges.
employees who work for and support the operations of a commission
The commission staff prepared the report for the public hearing.
official body that organizes and supervises voting and election procedures
The electoral commission announced the final results of the presidential election.
official group of health experts that studies or controls health issues
The medical commission reviewed the players' health records before the tournament.
official group created by government to study, manage or control public matters
The city formed a public commission to review police practices.
formal request for judicial assistance abroad
The court issued a rogatory commission to gather evidence in France.
Origin of commission
Latin, commissio (entrusting)
Terms with commission included in their meaning
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finance
commission or fee of 10%
commerce
businessman buying or selling for commission
acr: Securities and Exchange Commission
government agency that regulates financial markets
marketing
system where partners earn commission for promoting another company's products or services
acr: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
group that ensures fair job chances
acr: Federal Trade Commission
protects consumers and stops unfair business practices
sales
person who sells goods for others on commission
acr: non-commissioned officer
military officer without commission
finance
extra charge or commission in transactions
military activation
activate or commission a military unit
legal
law enforcement inducing crime commission
online marketing
URL that earns a commission for referrals
maritime
demoted or deprived of a commission
fisheries
commission managing fisheries and navigation
acr: Independent Police Complaints Commission
group that looks into police complaints
non-functional
be out of use or commission
abr: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
organization protecting human rights in the Americas
acr: University Grants Commission
government group that gives money to universities
acr: Australian Electoral Commission
manages and conducts elections in Australia
acr: Atomic Energy Commission
group managing nuclear energy and safety
insurance
preventing commission sharing with insured parties
acr: Australian Sports Commission
organization that supports and promotes sports
acr: Australian Securities and Investments Commission
government group that controls companies and investments in Australia
abr: Base Realignment and Closure Commission
government group that reviews and closes military bases
Examples of commission in a sentence
He received a commission for every new client he brought in. The architect's commission was to design a new library. She completed the commission ahead of the deadline. The commission was formed to investigate the incident. She was appointed to the commission last year. His commission was signed by the president.
The officer proudly displayed his commission. The commission was tasked with investigating the incident. The commission of fraud carries severe penalties. Investigators examined the commission of the error. The old locomotive remained out of commission all winter. The reactor was placed in commission after final tests. The artist was commissioned to create a mural for the city. They commissioned a report on the environmental impact. The government commissioned a study on climate change. She was commissioned to write a biography of the president. The company commissioned a new software for data analysis. They commissioned the bridge after years of construction.
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- French:commission, nommer, ...
- German:Provision, beauftragen, ...
- Italian:commissione, incaricare, ...
- Spanish:comisión, nombrar, ...
- Portuguese:comissão, designar, ...
- Chinese:佣金, 任命, ...
- Japanese:手数料, 任命する, ...
- Arabic:عُمُولَة, عَيَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲמָלָה, לְמַנוֹת, ...
- Russian:комиссия, назначить, ...
- Ukrainian:комісія, призначити, ...
- Hindi:कमीशन, नियुक्त करना, ...
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