English · Work & Business
commission
/kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
[/kəˈmɪʃ.ən/]
pay based on sales
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Money paid to someone based on the amount they sell. It can also mean an official group or a task given to someone.
Example
The salesman earns a commission on every car he sells, so he works hard.
The salesman earns a commission on every car he sells, so he works hard.
Etymology
From Latin 'commissio' (a joining together), from 'committere' (to entrust, commit).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in sales pay, art commissions, and official bodies (a commission).