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/kəˈmɪʃənd/ · com·mis·sioned
verb
  1. To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something. James Bond was commissioned with recovering the secret documents.
  2. To place an order for (often a piece of art). He commissioned a replica of the Mona Lisa for his living room, but the painter gave up after six months.
  3. To put into active service. The aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1944, during WWII.
Did you know? The word 'commissioned' has been used in various contexts, including art, military, and business. In the art world, commissioned pieces are often created specifically for a client or patron, while in the military, a commissioned officer is one who has been officially appointed to a position of authority.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026