commission

[kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n]

commission Definition

  • 1an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people
  • 2a group of people officially appointed to perform a particular task
  • 3a payment made to someone for their services, especially a percentage of the total cost of goods or services sold

Using commission: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commission" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government has set up a commission to investigate the issue.

  • Example

    She received a commission to paint a portrait of the CEO.

  • Example

    The salesperson earns a commission on every sale.

  • Example

    The artist takes a commission of 20% on all sales.

commission Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for commission

Antonyms for commission

Idioms Using commission

  • in use or in operation

    Example

    The new factory is now in commission and producing goods.

  • not in use or not in working order

    Example

    The elevator is out of commission, so we have to take the stairs.

  • to authorize or instruct someone to carry out a task

    Example

    The manager gave me a commission to organize the event.

Phrases with commission

  • a major ad-hoc formal public inquiry into a defined issue in some monarchies

    Example

    The government established a royal commission to investigate the corruption allegations.

  • a type of official investigation in many countries, especially those with a common law system

    Example

    The United Nations established a commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations in the conflict zone.

  • sales commission

    a sum of money paid to an employee upon completion of a task, usually selling a certain amount of goods or services

    Example

    The salesperson receives a 5% commission on all sales.

Origins of commission

from Latin 'commissio', meaning 'delegation of business'

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Summary: commission in Brief

The term 'commission' [kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n] refers to an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group, or a group of people officially appointed to perform a particular task. It also denotes a payment made to someone for their services, especially a percentage of the total cost of goods or services sold. Examples include 'The government has set up a commission to investigate the issue,' and 'The salesperson earns a commission on every sale.' Idioms like 'in commission' and 'out of commission' denote whether something is in use or not, while 'give someone a commission' means to authorize or instruct someone to carry out a task.

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