commissioned
Pronunciation: [kəˈmɪʃ.ənd]
Word
Context: “employment”
(verb) when someone is officially asked or hired to do a job or create something. It’s like when a person is told to make a painting or write a report because they are good at it.
Example
The artist was commissioned to create a beautiful mural for the school.
Example
She wasn't commissioned to write the article, so she felt left out.
Example
Who was commissioned to design the new playground?
Context: “military”
(verb) to give someone a position of authority or rank in the military, making them an officer. It’s like when you become the captain of a team and get more responsibilities.
Example
After completing his training, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Example
She wasn't commissioned, so she couldn't lead the troops.
Example
What rank was he commissioned to in the army?
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