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commission

Pronunciation: [/kəˈmɪʃən/]

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commission: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use commission in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) a fee paid to someone for selling a product or providing a service. It's like a reward for helping to make a sale or complete a job.

Example

The salesperson earned a commission for closing the deal.

Example

The artist didn't receive a commission for the painting since it didn't sell.

Example

How much commission do you get for each sale?

Context: “authority”

(noun) an official group of people who are given the power to do something. It's like a team with a special job or duty.

Example

The commission approved the new building design.

Example

The commission rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.

Example

Who is on the commission deciding the zoning laws?

How to pronounce commission

Pronunciation: [/kəˈmɪʃən/]

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