commissioned
|com-mis-sioned|
/kəˈmɪʃənd/
(commission)
official task or fee
Etymology
'commission' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'committere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
'committere' transformed into the Old French word 'commission,' and eventually became the modern English word 'commission' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to entrust or send together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to authorize or order something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'commission'.
The artist was commissioned to create a new sculpture.
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Adjective 1
officially appointed or authorized.
The commissioned officer led the troops into battle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45