commission
A commission refers to a formal request for someone to perform a specific task or create a piece of work, often in an artistic or professional capacity. It also denotes a group of people officially charged with a particular function, or a percentage of money paid to an agent in a commercial transaction.
Beispiele
3 von 5He earned a small commission for selling the vintage car to a collector.
He earned a small percentage of the sale price for selling the vintage car to a collector.
The government has established a commission to investigate the environmental impact of the new dam.
The government has established an official inquiry group to investigate the environmental impact of the new dam.
I'm thinking of giving my friend a commission to paint a portrait of my cat.
I'm thinking of paying my friend to do a specific job, which is to paint a portrait of my cat.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'CO-MISSION': A group (Co) given a specific Mission (Task).
Schnelles Quiz
The city council has set up a _____ to look into the causes of the recent flooding.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: commission
Beispiele
He earned a small commission for selling the vintage car to a collector.
everydayHe earned a small percentage of the sale price for selling the vintage car to a collector.
The government has established a commission to investigate the environmental impact of the new dam.
formalThe government has established an official inquiry group to investigate the environmental impact of the new dam.
I'm thinking of giving my friend a commission to paint a portrait of my cat.
informalI'm thinking of paying my friend to do a specific job, which is to paint a portrait of my cat.
The commission's report highlighted several systemic failures in the regional healthcare department.
academicThe official committee's report highlighted several systemic failures in the regional healthcare department.
Sales staff at this firm receive a base salary plus a 10% commission on all deals closed.
businessSales staff at this firm receive a base salary plus a 10% performance-based fee on all deals closed.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
out of commission
not in working order; broken or unavailable
on commission
working for payment that is a percentage of sales rather than a fixed salary
in commission
ready for service or use (often used for ships or equipment)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Permission is the act of allowing someone to do something, while a commission is a specific request or authorization to perform a task.
A mission is a broad purpose or goal, whereas a commission is usually a specific paid task or an official group.
Nutzungshinweise
At the C1 level, distinguish between the 'financial' meaning (sales fee) and the 'organizational' meaning (a group like the European Commission). When used as a verb, it almost always implies a formal hiring process for a professional service.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'commission' when they mean a general 'task' or 'homework'. Remember that a commission usually involves a formal contract or a financial agreement.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'CO-MISSION': A group (Co) given a specific Mission (Task).
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'commissio', meaning 'bringing together' or 'entrusting', from 'committere'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In Commonwealth countries, a 'Royal Commission' is the highest level of public inquiry into matters of great importance.
Schnelles Quiz
The city council has set up a _____ to look into the causes of the recent flooding.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: commission
Verwandtes Vokabular
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complement
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compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
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interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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