Commission Definition
commission
- noun
- a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle
- 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"
- the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
- the state of being in good working order and ready for operation; "put the ships into commission"; "the motor was out of commission"
- a group of representatives or delegates
- a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury"
- an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces
- the act of committing a crime
- a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"
- verb
- put into commission; equip for service; of ships
- place an order for
- charge with a task
"Commission" in song lyrics
See how commission is used in real songs:
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"I finally actualized data commission"
Aesop Rock — Flashflood -
"The European Commission"
Beast 1333 — Above Top Secret -
"Don't sell your integrity, you'll get no commission."
Benefit — Supreme
Words that rhyme with commission
Usage tips for "commission"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "commission" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for commission to find words that pair well.