commission
//kəˈmɪʃən//
Noun
A fee or percentage paid to an agent or salesperson for their services in making a sale or transaction
She earns a 10% commission on every sale she makes.
An official group of people appointed to perform a specific function or investigate a particular matter
The government established a commission to investigate the accident.
A formal request to create a piece of work, especially an artistic work
The artist received a commission to paint a portrait of the mayor.
The act of committing or perpetrating a crime or wrongdoing
The commission of fraud is a serious offense.
A military rank or appointment as an officer
He received his commission in the army after graduating from the military academy.
Synonym
Verb
To formally request or order someone to create or produce something
The museum commissioned a famous artist to paint a mural.
To bring a ship or military equipment into active service
The navy commissioned three new destroyers last year.
To appoint someone to a military rank or official position
He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the navy.