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commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | delegacy, delegation, deputation, mission |
| Type of | organization, organisation |
| Has types | embassy, diplomatic mission |
| Derivation | commissioner |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | military commission |
| Type of | credential, certificate, certification, credentials |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | committee |
| Type of | administrative unit, administrative body |
| Has types | presidium, blue ribbon commission, blue ribbon committee, board, conservancy, economic and social council commission, ecosoc commission, election commission, ethics committee, ethics panel, fairness commission, finance committee, jury, pac, panel, planning commission, politburo, political action committee, praesidium, select committee, standing committee, steering committee, subcommittee, vestry, zoning commission |
| Derivation | commissioner |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | commissioning |
| Type of | empowerment, authorization, authorisation |
| Has types | mandate |
| Derivation | commissioner |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | committal, perpetration |
| Type of | criminal offense, criminal offence, law-breaking, crime |
| Derivation | commit |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | charge, mission |
| Type of | duty assignment, assignment |
| Has types | sacrifice operation, mission impossible, suicide mission, martyr operation, fool's errand |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | fee |
he works on commission.
| Type | Words |
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| Type of | order |
commission::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | operation |
put the ships into commission.
the motor was out of commission.
Examples of commission
commission
The commission was to send its proposals to Congress and President Barack Obama.
From the tennessean.com
Last week, the Republican council majority appointed a redistricting commission.
From the thenewstribune.com
Doty said the commission could reject the idea of digital billboards altogether.
From the thenewstribune.com
The commission proposed slashing carbon dioxide emissions by 80 percent by 2050.
From the bloomberg.com
On Friday, the commission grills the former heads of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
From the sacbee.com
The commission faulted all of the companies for not flagging potential problems.
From the chron.com
Documents that even the commission admits are full of only truthful information.
From the timesunion.com
It was that vision that swayed at least some of the planning commission members.
From the post-gazette.com
Being paid on commission is often at the heart of a repairman's overzealousness.
From the foxbusiness.com
- Committee: a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle
- Put into commission; equip for service; of ships
- A fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary); "he works on commission"
- Place an order for
- The act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
- Charge with a task
- In art, a commission is the hiring and payment for the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another.
- A commission is a physical document issued to certify the appointment of a commissioned officer by a sovereign power.
- The payment of commission as remuneration for services rendered or products sold is a common way to reward sales people. Payments often will be calculated on the basis of a percentage of the goods sold. ...
