How do you pronounce commission?

commission is pronounced as /kəˈmɪʃən/.

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commission

💼commission

noun

/kəˈmɪʃən/

commissariat commissioner

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Meaning

An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group; also a fee paid to an agent or employee for a transaction.

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example Sentences

The artist received a commission to paint a portrait.

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

Example Expressions

on commission

Synonyms

mandate, order, task, fee, allowance, panel, board, committee, council, body, authority

Entry 1

mandate, order, task, fee, allowance

Entry 2

panel, board, committee, council, body, authority

Antonyms

dismissal, discharge, unemployment, individual, solo entity, single person, lone actor, unilateral body, independent unit

Entry 1

dismissal, discharge, unemployment

Entry 2

individual, solo entity, single person, lone actor, unilateral body, independent unit

Collocations

earn commission, sales commission, commission rate, commission fee

More Example Sentences

We have filed a complaint with the local ward commissioner.

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