Looking for the meaning of the word COMMISSIONING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COMMISSIONING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Commission
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈmɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
order or authorize the production of (something)
Short Definition:order or authorize production of
Examples:- the portrait was commissioned by his widow in 1792
Definition:
bring (something newly produced) into working condition
Short Definition:bring new thing into working condition
Examples:- we had a few hiccups getting the heating equipment commissioned
- the aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1945
Definition:
appoint (someone) to the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force
Short Definition:appoint to officer's rank
Examples:- he was commissioned into the Royal Fusiliers
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