commission (EN)
noun, verb

noun “commission”

sg. commission, pl. commissions or uncountable
  1. a group appointed to oversee or investigate specific matters, often on behalf of the government
    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”

commission; he commissions; past commissioned, part. commissioned; ger. commissioning
  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.