commissioning - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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order or authorize the production of (something)

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the portrait was commissioned by his widow in 1792

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(verb)

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bring (something newly produced) into working condition

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we had a few hiccups getting the heating equipment commissioned

the aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1945

(verb)

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appoint (someone) to the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force

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he was commissioned into the Royal Fusiliers