American English
/kʰəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Money paid to a salesperson or agent for selling something or arranging a service, usually as a percentage of the money involved.
Practice out loudMoney paid to a salesperson or agent for selling something or arranging a service, usually as a percentage of the money involved.
The broker charges a 2% commission.
She earns a commission on every sale.
earn a commission · pay a commission · commission rate · sales commission
earn a commission on something
charge a commission for something
An official group chosen to study a problem, investigate an event, or manage a special task.
The mayor set up a commission to investigate the fire.
The commission published its recommendations.
government commission · independent commission · commission of inquiry
set up a commission to do something
the commission on something
To officially ask someone to create or produce something specially for you, usually for payment.
They commissioned a local artist to paint a mural.
She commissioned a portrait of her parents.
commission a portrait · commission a study · specially commissioned work
commission someone to do something
commission something from someone
To officially start using a machine, building, or system after it has been tested.
The company commissioned a new solar plant.
The system was commissioned after a month of testing.
commission a plant · commission a system · newly commissioned equipment
commission something
something is commissioned
Paid according to sales, usually instead of receiving only a fixed salary.
The salesperson works on commission.
Not working or not available to use.
The elevator is out of commission.