commissioned

[kəˈmɪʃənd]

commissioned Definition

  • 1given an order for a piece of work to be made or done
  • 2holding the rank of commissioned officer in the armed forces

Using commissioned: Examples

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

  • Example

    The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of the CEO.

  • Example

    The company commissioned a study on consumer behavior.

  • Example

    He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the army.

  • Example

    She was commissioned to write a report on the environmental impact of the project.

commissioned Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with commissioned

  • a member of the armed forces who holds a rank that is obtained through commissioning rather than through promotion from within the enlisted ranks

    Example

    He served as a commissioned officer in the Navy for ten years.

  • a piece of work that is created or produced by someone who has been given an order or request to do so

    Example

    The museum has a collection of commissioned works by local artists.

  • a salesperson who is paid a commission based on the amount of sales they make

    Example

    The company hired a commissioned salesperson to increase their revenue.

Origins of commissioned

from Old French 'comissioner', meaning 'to entrust'

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Summary: commissioned in Brief

The term 'commissioned' [kəˈmɪʃənd] refers to being given an order or request to create or produce something. It can also refer to holding a rank as a commissioned officer in the armed forces. Examples include 'The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of the CEO.' and 'He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the army.'

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