1. Given an official order to do something:
- When a person or an organization is commissioned, it means they are given the authority and responsibility to carry out a specific task. For example:
- "She was commissioned by the government to investigate the corruption allegations."
- "The company commissioned a team of experts to conduct a market research study."
2. Created or produced on request:
- In the context of artwork, literature, or other creative works, "commissioned" refers to something created specifically at the request of a patron or client. For example:
- "The artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of the family."
- "The author was commissioned to write a biography of the famous scientist."
3. Earning a commission:
- In sales, real estate, or other industries where people work on a commission basis, "commissioned" means that the person earns a percentage of the sales they make or the deals they facilitate. For example:
- "The salesperson earned a 10% commission on every product they sold."
- "The real estate agent received a commission of 6% on the sale of the house."