Commission: meaning, definitions and examples

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commission

[ kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n ]

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business

A fee paid to a salesperson or agent for selling a product or service. It is usually a percentage of the total sale.

Synonyms

compensation, fee, payment

Examples of usage

The salesperson received a 10% commission for selling the house.
The agent earned a commission for bringing in new clients.

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organization

A group of people officially appointed to perform a certain task or function.

Synonyms

board, committee, panel

Examples of usage

The company set up a commission to investigate the issue.
The commission is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the organization.

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official

To formally assign or entrust a task or responsibility to someone.

Synonyms

appoint, authorize, delegate

Examples of usage

The manager commissioned the team to work on the new project.
The government commissioned a study to assess the impact of the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "commission" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comissão

🇮🇳 कमीशन

🇩🇪 Kommission

🇮🇩 komisi

🇺🇦 комісія

🇵🇱 komisja

🇯🇵 委員会 (いいんかい)

🇫🇷 commission

🇪🇸 comisión

🇹🇷 komisyon

🇰🇷 위원회 (wiwonhoe)

🇸🇦 لجنة

🇨🇿 komise

🇸🇰 komisia

🇨🇳 委员会 (wěiyuánhuì)

🇸🇮 komisija

🇮🇸 nefnd

🇰🇿 комиссия

🇬🇪 კომისია

🇦🇿 komissiya

🇲🇽 comisión

Word origin

The word 'commission' has its origins in Latin, coming from the word 'commissio' meaning 'bringing together'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the act of entrusting someone with a task or duty. In the business context, 'commission' specifically refers to a fee paid for services rendered, with its usage dating back to the 16th century.