commissioned

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of appointing someone to carry out a task or role, typically one of authority or responsibility.

  - "The company commissioned a new product manager."
  - "The king commissioned a painting of himself and his queen."

• Verb

  The act of authorizing the production or publication of a work, especially a book.

  - "The author was commissioned to write a series of articles on travel."
  - "The publisher commissioned a new novel from a popular author."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈmɪʃənd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commissioned
commander , tander , mander , pander , plunder

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Variants

List of all variants of commissioned that leads to same result
commissioned , commission , commissioning , commissions , commissioned officer , commissioned officers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'commander', meaning 'to order, command'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'commissioned' is often used in the art world to refer to works that are created specifically for a patron or buyer.

2. The first known use of the term 'commissioned' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Patronage: The support, encouragement, or financing of artistic or intellectual pursuits.

2. Contract: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

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Culture

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Commissioned works have been an important part of human history, from the commissioning of religious art and architecture in the Middle Ages to the commissioning of scientific research today. Commissioned works reflect the values, beliefs, and interests of their patrons and often serve as important cultural artifacts.

How to Memorize "commissioned"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of appointing someone to a role or authorizing the production of a work.
   - Visualize the concept of 'commissioning' as an order or command.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commissioned' with the idea of appointing someone or authorizing a work.
   - Associate the word with the concept of 'ordering' or 'commanding'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Commissioned: Ordering Art or Task', to remember the meaning.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Commissioned: Commanding Creation' to remember the meaning.

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