recommissioned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːkəˈmɪʃənd/
KK: /ˌriːkəˈmɪʃənd/
adjective
Definition
Describes something that has been given a new commission or order to be used or operated again after being previously commissioned.
Example
The recommissioned ship set sail for its first mission after the upgrades.
Conversation
Did you hear that the old theater is being recommissioned?
Really? That's exciting news!
Yeah, they want to bring it back to life for the community.
I can't wait to see what shows they'll have there again!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reassigned
reappointed
reestablished
Antonyms
disbanded
dismissed
terminated
verb
Definition
To assign something again for use or service after it has been out of use or has been repaired.
Example
The old ship was recommissioned after extensive renovations.
Tense Forms
Past: recommissioned
Past Participle: recommissioned
Conversation
Did you hear that the old theater was recommissioned?
Yeah, I saw that! It's about time they did something with it.
I can't wait to see what shows they bring back now that it's recommissioned.
Root Explanation
Recommissioned → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "commission" (from Latin "committere", meaning to entrust or send together) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "recommissioned" means to be entrusted or assigned again to a task or duty.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'entrusted again' — 're-' means again, and 'commission' relates to being assigned a task.
Visually Confused Words
uncommissioned
decommission
commissioner
reomission
commission
noncommissioned
procommission
commissionate