C1 noun خنثی

commission

/kəˈmɪʃ.ən/

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

He 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.

2

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.

3

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
commission, commissioner
Verb
commission
صفت
commissioned
مرتبط
committee
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'CO-MISSION': A group (Co) given a specific Mission (Task).

آزمون سریع

The city council has set up a _____ to look into the causes of the recent flooding.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: commission

مثال‌ها

1

He earned a small commission for selling the vintage car to a collector.

everyday

He earned a small percentage of the sale price for selling the vintage car to a collector.

2

The government has established a commission to investigate the environmental impact of the new dam.

formal

The government has established an official inquiry group to investigate the environmental impact of the new dam.

3

I'm thinking of giving my friend a commission to paint a portrait of my cat.

informal

I'm thinking of paying my friend to do a specific job, which is to paint a portrait of my cat.

4

The commission's report highlighted several systemic failures in the regional healthcare department.

academic

The official committee's report highlighted several systemic failures in the regional healthcare department.

5

Sales staff at this firm receive a base salary plus a 10% commission on all deals closed.

business

Sales staff at this firm receive a base salary plus a 10% performance-based fee on all deals closed.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
commission, commissioner
Verb
commission
صفت
commissioned
مرتبط
committee

ترکیب‌های رایج

earn a commission to receive a fee based on a percentage of a sale
royal commission a major ad hoc formal public inquiry into a defined issue
charge a commission to demand a fee for providing a service
joint commission a group composed of members from different organizations or nations
commission an inquiry to formally order a specific investigation to take place

عبارات رایج

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)

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

commission vs permission

Permission is the act of allowing someone to do something, while a commission is a specific request or authorization to perform a task.

commission vs mission

A mission is a broad purpose or goal, whereas a commission is usually a specific paid task or an official group.

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نکات کاربردی

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.

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اشتباهات رایج

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.

💡

راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'CO-MISSION': A group (Co) given a specific Mission (Task).

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Latin 'commissio', meaning 'bringing together' or 'entrusting', from 'committere'.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable: 'The library gave two commissions to local artists.' Uncountable: 'She earns most of her money from commission.' Followed by 'to-infinitive': 'The commission to investigate the crime...'
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بافت فرهنگی

In Commonwealth countries, a 'Royal Commission' is the highest level of public inquiry into matters of great importance.

آزمون سریع

The city council has set up a _____ to look into the causes of the recent flooding.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: commission

لغات مرتبط

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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