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commissioned

com·mis·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-mish-uh n]
    • /kəˈmɪʃ ən/
    • /kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-mish-uh n]
    • /kəˈmɪʃ ən/

Definitions of commissioned word

  • noun commissioned the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority. 1
  • noun commissioned an authoritative order, charge, or direction. 1
  • noun commissioned authority granted for a particular action or function. 1
  • noun commissioned a document granting such authority. 1
  • noun commissioned a document conferring authority issued by the president of the U.S. to officers in the Army, Navy, and other military services, and by state governments to justices of the peace and others. 1
  • noun commissioned the power thus granted. 1

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Origin of commissioned

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin commissiōn- (stem of commissiō) a committing. See com-, mission, commit

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Parts of speech for Commissioned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

commissioned popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for commissioned

adjective commissioned

  • tabbed — a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration.
  • authorized — officially permitted or empowered
  • customised — to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
  • sent — simple past tense and past participle of send1 .
  • authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.

Antonyms for commissioned

verb commissioned

  • avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
  • canceled — to make void; revoke; annul: to cancel a reservation.
  • denied — to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of: to deny a beggar.
  • discharged — to relieve of a charge or load; unload: to discharge a ship.
  • dodged — to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.

noun commissioned

  • increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • discommissioned — Simple past tense and past participle of discommission.

Top questions with commissioned

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  • who commissioned simple melodies for the new protestant church?

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