C1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
commission, commissioner
Verb
commission
Adjectif
commissioned
Apparenté
committee
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : commission

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
commission, commissioner
Verb
commission
Adjectif
commissioned
Apparenté
committee

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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)

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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.

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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : commission

Mots lis

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C1

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perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

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antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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