co
mmi
ssion
Plural
commissions
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a group of representatives or delegates
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a special group delegated to consider some matter
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the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
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a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell
- The salesperson earns a 10% commission on every sale.
- She made a large commission from selling luxury cars.
- His salary is low, but he gets a high commission.
- The agent received a commission for finding a buyer.
- The company offers commission-based pay to its sales team.
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the act of committing a crime
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an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces
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the state of being in good working order and ready for operation
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a formal request for an artist to paint, design or compose a piece of art
A commission is a request to hire an artist or creator to make a specific piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or design. The person making the request provides details about what they want, and the artist creates the work according to those instructions. The commission usually includes a payment for the artist's time, effort, and the completed piece.