commissioning

/kəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the process of ordering or activating something.
    • We attended a commissioning ceremony for the new fire truck.
    • The commissioning editor approved the book proposal.
    • The commissioning phase of the project includes testing all systems.
noun
  1. The process of formally requesting or ordering something, such as a work of art, a piece of music, or a service.
    • She handled the commissioning of the wedding cake from a local bakery.
    • The museum's commissioning of a new sculpture took over a year.
    • The film's commissioning involved several rounds of script revisions.
  2. The process of putting a ship, machine, or system into active service or operation after it has been built or repaired.
    • The commissioning of the new aircraft carrier was a major naval event.
    • After the factory's commissioning, production began immediately.
    • The engineer oversaw the commissioning of the power plant's turbines.
  3. The act of giving someone the authority to perform a particular task or role, especially in a military or official context.
    • The board's commissioning of a study on traffic safety was widely supported.
    • The commissioning of new officers happens every spring at the academy.
    • His commissioning as a special envoy was announced by the president.
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