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:
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Sales representatives earn high commissions on their deals.
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Real estate agents work on commissions.
2.
groups of people officially charged with a particular function
Example:
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The government established several commissions to investigate the issue.
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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
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The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of the mayor.
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The company commissioned a study on market trends.
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