Definition of commission Commission

/kʌmɪˈʃʌn/ - [kumishun] - com•mis•sion

We found 41 definitions of commission from 9 different sources.

What does commission mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: commissions
commission - a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury"
		charge, direction
		bidding, dictation, bid, command a request to be present; "they came at his bidding"
commission - the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
		commissioning
		empowerment, authorisation, authorization the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
commission - an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces
		military commission
		credential, credentials, certificate, certification a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
commission - the state of being in good working order and ready for operation; "put the ships into commission"; "the motor was out of commission"
		operation the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.); "her smooth operation of the vehicle gave us a surprisingly comfortable ride"
commission - a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary); "he works on commission"
commission - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle
		committee
		administrative body, administrative unit a unit with administrative responsibilities
		economic and social council commission, ecosoc commission a commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
		blue ribbon commission, blue ribbon committee an independent and exclusive commission of nonpartisan statesmen and experts formed to investigate some important governmental issue
		board a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
		election commission a commission delegated to supervise an election
		fairness commission a commission delegated to ensure opportunities for the expression of opposing views
		planning commission a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments
		conservancy the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.
		select committee a parliamentary committee appointed for some special purpose
		subcommittee a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose
		standing committee a permanent committee
		steering committee a committee to arrange the order of business for some larger (legislative) body
		ethics committee, ethics panel a committee appointed to consider ethical issues
		finance committee a committee appointed to consider financial issues
		politburo the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party
		pac, political action committee committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates
		praesidium, presidium a permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session
		zoning commission a commission delegated to supervise the zoning of areas for residential or commercial use
		jury, panel a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
		vestry a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
		commissioner a government administrator
commission - a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"
		mission, charge
		duty assignment, assignment the act of distributing something to designated places or persons; "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum"
		fool's errand a fruitless mission
		mission impossible an extremely dangerous or difficult mission
commission - a group of representatives or delegates
		deputation, delegation, delegacy, mission
		organisation, organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
		diplomatic mission a mission serving diplomatic ends
commission - the act of committing a crime
		perpetration, committal
		criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, crime, offence, offense (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
Verb commissions, commissioning, commissioned
commission - charge with a task
		authorise, authorize, clear, pass grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"
commission - put into commission; equip for service; of ships
		outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
commission - place an order for
		order place in a certain order; "order the photos chronologically"

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Wiktionary

commission (Noun)
A sending or mission to do or accomplish something.
commission (Noun)
An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
commission (Noun)
A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function. Eg: The European Commission, The Electoral Commission, The Federal Communications Commission.
commission (Noun)
A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction. Eg: Reseller commission, Finder's fee.
commission (Noun)
The act of committing.
commission (Noun)
The name of a service provided to validate the completeness and accuracy of a project or venture.
commission (Verb)
To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
commission (Verb)
To place an order for often piece of art; as, commission a portrait.
commission (Verb)
To put into active service; as, commission a ship.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

commission (n.)
The act of committing, doing, or performing; the act of perpetrating.
commission (n.)
The act of intrusting; a charge; instructions as to how a trust shall be executed.
commission (n.)
The duty or employment intrusted to any person or persons; a trust; a charge.
commission (n.)
A formal written warrant or authority, granting certain powers or privileges and authorizing or commanding the performance of certain duties.
commission (n.)
A certificate conferring military or naval rank and authority; as, a colonel's commission.
commission (n.)
A company of persons joined in the performance of some duty or the execution of some trust; as, the interstate commerce commission.
commission (n.)
The acting under authority of, or on account of, another.
commission (n.)
The thing to be done as agent for another; as, I have three commissions for the city.
commission (n.)
The brokerage or allowance made to a factor or agent for transacting business for another; as, a commission of ten per cent on sales. See Del credere.
commission (v. t.)
To give a commission to; to furnish with a commission; to empower or authorize; as, to commission persons to perform certain acts; to commission an officer.
commission (v. t.)
To send out with a charge or commission.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

commission
A duty that involves fulfilling a request.
commission
A fee charged for carrying out a transaction.
commission
A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
commission
To charge with a task.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

commission
kom-ish′un, n. act of committing: that which is committed: a writing conferring certain powers: authority: the percentage paid in a transaction to an active agent who usually incurs some pecuniary and always some moral responsibility: a body of persons appointed to perform certain duties: a warrant from the head of the state for holding various military offices, whether combatant or non-combatant.—v.t. to give a commission to: to empower: to send: to appoint.—ns. Commis′sion-ag′ent, Commis′sion-mer′chant, a person employed to sell goods delivered to him by another (his principal), for a certain percentage—his commission or factorage; Commissionaire′, a messenger, or light porter: one employed about public places and hotels to undertake light commissions.—adj. Commis′sioned.—ns. Commis′sioner, one who holds a commission to perform some business: a member of a commission; Commis′sionership.—Commissioned officer, one appointed by commission—in the navy, the officers from the lieutenant; in the army, from the ensign upwards. [From Commit.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

commission
The authority by which an officer officiates in his post. Also, an allowance paid to agents or factors for transacting the business of others.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

commission
A writing, generally in the form of a warrant or letters-patent, authorizing the performance of duties, or exercise of powers belonging to another. Instruments bearing this title are issued by the Executive to officers in the army or navy, who, on confirmation of their appointment, are known as commissioned officers. The practice of buying and selling all commissions under the rank of colonel, which formerly prevailed in the British army, was abolished in 1871.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

commission
A shirt. CANT.

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commission, verb, present, 1st person singular of commission (infinitive).
commission, verb (infinitive).
commission, noun, singular of commissions.