commission
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈmɪʃən/
KK: /kəˈmɪʃən/
noun
Definition
A group of people or an official document that gives authority to do something, or a fee paid for services.
Example
The artist received a commission to create a mural for the city hall.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new commission for local artists?
Yeah, I think it's great that they're supporting creativity like that.
I wonder how much the commission will be for each piece submitted.
I heard it’s a percentage of the sales, which makes it more appealing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fee
authorization
committee
Antonyms
prohibition
disapproval
disauthorization
transitive verb
Definition
To officially order or authorize someone to create something or to perform a task.
Example
The artist was commissioned to create a mural for the community center.
Tense Forms
Past: commissioned
Past Participle: commissioned
Conversation
Did you hear that they commission a local artist to create a mural downtown?
No way! That sounds awesome, I can't wait to see it.
Yeah, I think it's great to support local talent like that.
Root Explanation
Commission → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word refers to sending someone together to perform a task or duty.
Memory Tip
Think of people being 'sent together' ('com-') to accomplish a specific task, which is what a commission is.
Visually Confused Words
recommission
decommission
omission
subcommission
procommission
compromission
immission
uncommissioned