commissioned
/kəˈmɪʃənd/
verb
- Past tense of commission: to formally give someone the authority to do something, or to request the creation of something.
- The city commissioned a study on traffic patterns.
- The general commissioned her as a captain in the army.
- The museum commissioned a local artist to paint a new exhibit.
adjective
- Having been given an official rank or position, especially as an officer in the military.
- She is a commissioned officer in the Navy.
- The commissioned ranks include positions like captain and major.
- After training, he became a commissioned second lieutenant.
- Formally authorized or requested to do something, especially to create a work of art or a service.
- The artist painted a commissioned mural for the city library.
- The company hired a commissioned architect to design the new building.
- The museum displayed a commissioned portrait of the mayor.
- Put into active service or operation.
- The newly commissioned ship set sail on its first voyage.
- The satellite was commissioned after successful testing in orbit.
- The power plant was commissioned last year and now provides electricity to the region.
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