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commissions

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

commissions

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

commissions is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, commissions is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcommissions

1noun
  • A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
  • An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.

    Example: "David received his commission after graduating from West Point."

  • The thing to be done as agent for another.

    Example: "I have three commissions for the city."

  • A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.

    Synonyms: committee, "government body"

    Example: "The company's sexual harassment commission made sure that every employee completed the on-line course."

  • A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.

    Example: "The real-estate broker charged a four percent commission for their knowledge on bidding for commercial properties; for their intellectual perspective on making a formal offer and the strategy to obtain a mutually satisfying deal with the seller in favour of the buyer."

  • The act of committing (e.g. a crime).

    Example: "the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism"

1verb
  • To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.

    Example: "James Bond was commissioned with recovering the secret documents."

  • To place an order for (often piece of art)

    Example: "He commissioned a replica of the Mona Lisa for his living room, but the painter gave up after six months."

  • To put into active service

    Example: "The aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1944, during WWII."

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