Meaning of the word commissions in English

What does commissions mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

commissions

US /kəˈmɪʃ.ənz/
UK /kəˈmɪʃ.ənz/

Plural Noun

1.

payments made to an agent or salesperson for transacting a piece of business or performing a service

Example:
Sales representatives earn high commissions on their deals.
Real estate agents work on commissions.
2.

groups of people officially charged with a particular function

Example:
The government established several commissions to investigate the issue.
The UN has various commissions dedicated to human rights.

Verb

to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece of work from someone

Example:
The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of the mayor.
The company commissioned a study on market trends.