C1 noun Formel

commissioner

/kəˈmɪʃənər/

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

Exemples

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1

The local police commissioner spoke to the press about the recent decrease in crime rates across the city.

The chief official of the police department spoke to the media about the drop in criminal activity.

2

The European Commissioner for Trade will lead the upcoming negotiations to establish new tariffs.

The high-level EU official responsible for trade will head the talks regarding new import taxes.

3

I think my neighbor’s dad was a cricket commissioner back in the day.

I believe my neighbor's father was an official for the cricket league many years ago.

Famille de mots

Nom
commissioner
Verb
commission
Adjectif
commissioned
Apparenté
commissionership
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Mission'. A commissioner is a person who has been given a specific 'mission' and the 'commission' (authority) to complete it.

Quiz rapide

The _____ of the basketball league announced a new set of rules to prevent injuries.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : commissioner

Exemples

1

The local police commissioner spoke to the press about the recent decrease in crime rates across the city.

everyday

The chief official of the police department spoke to the media about the drop in criminal activity.

2

The European Commissioner for Trade will lead the upcoming negotiations to establish new tariffs.

formal

The high-level EU official responsible for trade will head the talks regarding new import taxes.

3

I think my neighbor’s dad was a cricket commissioner back in the day.

informal

I believe my neighbor's father was an official for the cricket league many years ago.

4

Academic research explores how the electoral commissioner maintains impartiality during the transition of power.

academic

Scholarly studies examine how the official in charge of elections stays neutral during a change in government.

5

The board has appointed a special commissioner to audit the company's environmental compliance.

business

The directors selected a specific official to inspect how well the company follows environmental laws.

Famille de mots

Nom
commissioner
Verb
commission
Adjectif
commissioned
Apparenté
commissionership

Collocations courantes

police commissioner the top official leading a police department
European Commissioner a member of the executive body of the European Union
High Commissioner a senior diplomat, especially within the Commonwealth
appoint a commissioner to formally select someone for the role of commissioner
sports commissioner the chief executive of a professional sports organization

Phrases Courantes

in commission

in use or in good working order

out of commission

not working or currently unavailable for use

Royal Commission

a major formal public inquiry into a specific issue

Souvent confondu avec

commissioner vs commission

A commission is the group, task, or fee, while a commissioner is the individual person holding the office.

commissioner vs commissary

A commissary is a store or dining hall, whereas a commissioner is a high-level official.

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Notes d'usage

The term is most frequently used in the context of government administration, international diplomacy, and the management of professional sports leagues. It implies a role that has been 'commissioned' or granted specific powers by a higher authority.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'commission' when they mean the person; remember that '-er' denotes the person performing the role. Avoid confusing the title with lower-level administrative roles.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Mission'. A commissioner is a person who has been given a specific 'mission' and the 'commission' (authority) to complete it.

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Origine du mot

From Middle English, derived from the Latin 'commissarius,' meaning one to whom a task or authority has been entrusted.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun with plural form 'commissioners' Often used with the preposition 'for' to describe the area of responsibility Usually takes a definite article when referring to a specific office holder
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Contexte culturel

In North American sports culture, the Commissioner (e.g., of the NFL or NBA) is a very powerful figure who acts as the face of the league and makes final decisions on player discipline.

Quiz rapide

The _____ of the basketball league announced a new set of rules to prevent injuries.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : commissioner

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes 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

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To 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

A2

To 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

A2

Following 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

A2

Consistency 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

B1

Describing 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

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing 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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