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Commissioners Meaning in English

word · lemma: commissioner

kəˈmɪʃənɝz
kuh-MISH-uh-nurz
kəmˈɪʃənəz
kuh-MISH-uh-nuhz

Definition

Commissioners are people, often in a group or board, who are officially chosen to manage, direct, or oversee a particular area, such as an organization, sport, or government department.

Usage & Nuances

'Commissioners' is mostly used in formal or official contexts, for people with administrative or supervisory roles. Common in government, public services, police, and sports leagues (e.g., 'police commissioners', 'sports commissioners'). Not to be confused with 'commissions' (groups or payments). 'Commissioners' always refers to people, often as a plural for a group or board.

Example Sentences

The city commissioners met to discuss the new park.

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Five commissioners are in charge of public safety.

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The commissioners will announce their decision tomorrow.

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The board of commissioners voted unanimously for the new policy.

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Local commissioners often work behind the scenes to solve community issues.

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Have you met any of the school commissioners? They’re organizing the big fundraiser.

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