commission (EN)

noun, verb

noun “commission”

1. a group appointed to oversee or investigate specific matters, often on behalf of the government
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   The commission on environmental protection will present their findings on air quality next month.
2. a payment to a salesperson that increases with the sales volume
   As a real estate agent, she earns a 3% commission on every house she sells.
3. a fee charged by a financial institution for providing a service
   The travel agency charges a $50 commission for booking international flights.
4. a request to create a work of art or design, or the act of making such a request
   The artist was thrilled to get a commission for a mural that would be displayed in the city center.
5. the rank and authority given to an officer in the military
   After years of dedicated service, he was finally granted a commission as a captain in the navy.

verb “commission”

1. to formally assign a task or duty to someone
   The government commissioned a team of experts to assess the impact of the new policy.
2. to request and pay for the creation of a custom work, such as art
   The wealthy collector commissioned a custom sculpture for his garden from a renowned artist.
3. to officially declare a vessel ready for service
   After extensive upgrades, the submarine was finally commissioned into the fleet.