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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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