commissions
word · lemma: commission
Definition
Amounts of money paid to someone, often a salesperson or agent, for making a sale or completing a service; can also mean groups of people given special tasks or responsibilities.
Usage & Nuances
'Commissions' (plural) often refers to payments earned by salespeople, but can also mean official groups (e.g., 'government commissions'). Specify the meaning by context. Don't confuse with 'permission'.
Example Sentences
She earns extra money through sales commissions.
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The city has created several commissions to solve local problems.
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Agents often depend on their commissions for income.
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I’m not interested unless the commissions are higher.
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The government set up special commissions to investigate the case.
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Most people working in real estate make their living off commissions.
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