B2noun 2K

Commission

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈmɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈmɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Commission

an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government

In simple words: A fee paid to someone for doing a job or sale.

Commission in a sentence

• She received a commission to create a new sculpture for the city park.
• The artist was thrilled to get a commission from a famous gallery.
• The commission found that the funds were mismanaged by the previous administration.
• The government set up a commission to investigate environmental issues.
• He earned a commission on every sale he made at the dealership.
• The project manager instructed the team to get approval from the commission before proceeding.
• As a member of the commission, her role was crucial in deciding policy changes.

How to use Commission

Used in business contexts; often refers to payments based on sales. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

take + commission

Memory hint

Think of 'com' as 'to come together' — it's a payment to encourage sales.

Related words

Collocations with Commission

• international
• national
• independent
• appoint
• create
• establish
• commission for
• commission on
• a commission of inquiry
• big
• high
• small
• earn
• get
• receive
• in commission
• on commission
• commission for
• on a commission basis
• big
• high
• small
• earn
• get
• receive
• in commission
• on commission
• commission for
• on a commission basis
• private
• public
• accept
• get
• receive

Synonyms for Commission

• fee
• payment
• earnings
• share
• reward

Opposites of Commission

• bonus
• salary
• wage

Common mistakes with Commission

• Confusing 'commission' with 'commision' (incorrect spelling)
• Using 'commission' as a verb incorrectly, should be 'to commission something'
• Mixing up 'commission' with 'committee'

Frequently asked questions about Commission

What does Commission mean?

A fee paid to someone for doing a job or sale.

What is the definition of Commission?

an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government

How do you use Commission in a sentence?

She received a commission to create a new sculpture for the city park.

Can you give another example of Commission?

The artist was thrilled to get a commission from a famous gallery.

What are synonyms for Commission?

Common alternatives include fee, payment, earnings, share, reward.

What is the opposite of Commission?

Opposite meanings include bonus, salary, wage.

What words go with Commission?

It commonly pairs with international, national, independent, appoint, create, establish, commission for, commission on, a commission of inquiry, big, high, small, earn, get, receive, in commission, on commission, commission for, on a commission basis, big, high, small, earn, get, receive, in commission, on commission, commission for, on a commission basis, private, public, accept, get, receive.

What are common mistakes when using Commission?

Confusing 'commission' with 'commision' (incorrect spelling) Using 'commission' as a verb incorrectly, should be 'to commission something' Mixing up 'commission' with 'committee'

How do you pronounce Commission?

US: /["/kəˈmɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈmɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Commission?

Used in business contexts; often refers to payments based on sales. Not typically used in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Commission?

"Commission" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.