commission
|com-mis-sion|
/kəˈmɪʃən/
official task or fee
Etymology
'commission' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'commissio,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'missio' meant 'sending.'
'commissio' transformed into the Old French word 'commission,' and eventually became the modern English word 'commission' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of committing or entrusting,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a group of people charged with a function' and 'a fee paid to an agent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of people officially charged with a particular function.
The government set up a commission to investigate the issue.
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Noun 2
an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
She received a commission to paint a portrait.
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Noun 3
a sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, paid to an agent in a commercial transaction.
The sales agent earns a 10% commission on each sale.
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Verb 1
to give an order for or authorize the production of something.
The artist was commissioned to create a new sculpture.
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