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    commission

    US /kəˈmɪʃən/

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    UK /kə'mɪʃn/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
    The size of commission depends on the size of the sale
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An official role or title in the military
    The army offered him a commission as an officer
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group officially put in charge of e.g. education
    This case will be investigated by the special police commission
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo hire someone, order work to be done for payment
    If we commission a consultant we'll have to add her costs to the budget
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Order for a specific piece of work, usually of art
    It was the first commission he got as an artist, so he was trying to do his best to satisfy the client
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo formally ask someone to create or produce something.
    The museum commissioned a new sculpture for the entrance.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of authorizing someone to do something.
    The agent has commission to act on behalf of the company.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo bring something newly produced into working condition.
    The new ship was commissioned into the navy.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
    The artist received a commission to paint the president's portrait.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • This debate is sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

      This debate is sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

    • The commission drafted tonight's format, and the rules have been agreed to by the campaigns.

      The commission drafted tonight's format, and the rules have been agreed to by the campaigns.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • doing to implement the important recommendations of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness?

      doing to implement the important recommendations of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness?

    • At the national level, what is the Prime Minister doing to implement the important recommendations of the Jurkocks Commission on Loneliness?

      At the national level, what is the Prime Minister doing to implement the important recommendations of the Jurkocks Commission on Loneliness?

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • Number two, have a DOJ and a Federal Trade Commission that will go through the processes necessary to check this kind of corporate concentration.

      Number two, have a DOJ and a Federal Trade Commission that will go through the processes necessary to check this kind of corporate concentration.

    • Number two, have a DOJ and a Federal Trade Commission that will go through the processes necessary to check this kind of corporate concentration.

      Number two, have a DOJ and a Federal Trade Commission that will go through the processes necessary to check this kind of corporate concentration.

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • This debate and the next three, two presidential, one vice presidential, are sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

      This debate and the next three, two presidential, one vice presidential, are sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

    • sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Tonight's 90 minutes will be about

      sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Tonight's 90 minutes will be about

    B1

    The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

    18:20The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
    • They pepper-sprayed all his bodyguards, those that are personal bodyguards, not the ones the Electoral Commission gave to us.

      They pepper-sprayed all his bodyguards, those that are personal bodyguards, not the ones the Electoral Commission gave to us.

    • …not the ones the Electoral Commission gave to us

      …not the ones the Electoral Commission gave to us

    B1

    The Gear I Use as a Travel Vlogger in 2025 (And Why You Should Too!)

    09:30The Gear I Use as a Travel Vlogger in 2025 (And Why You Should Too!)
    • And if you use those links to buy any of the stuff that I'm talking about, it will give me a small commission at no extra cost to you, so I'd really appreciate it.

      And if you use those links to buy any of the stuff that I'm talking about, it will give me a small commission at no extra cost to you, so I'd really appreciate it.

    • And if you use those links to buy any of the stuff that I'm talking about, it will give me a small commission at no extra cost to you, so I'd really appreciate it.

      And if you use those links to buy any of the stuff that I'm talking about, it will give me a small commission at no extra cost to you, so I'd really appreciate it.

    B1

    The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)

    19:49The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)
    • In 2007, Richter completed his commission for a new stained-glass window for the Cologne

      In 2007, Richter completed his commission for a new stained-glass window for the Cologne

    • In 2007, Richter completed his commission for a new stained glass window for the Cologne Cathedral, inspired by his 1974 painting titled Four Thousand and Ninety-Four Colors.

      In 2007, Richter completed his commission for a new stained glass window for the Cologne Cathedral, inspired by his 1974 painting titled Four Thousand and Ninety-Four Colors.

    B1

    US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News

    17:41US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News
    • The UK government says it remains absolutely committed to peace in Ukraine and that it's engaging with key allies After President Trump paused US military aid to the war-torn country a short while ago The EU Commission president outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability Saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine An official in Washington explained President Trump's decision by saying the president's been clear that he's focused on peace We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution Well since returning to the White House President Trump's claimed and on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine 350 billion dollars in military assistance BBC News has not been able to verify that figure Well, the US Department of Defense says the amount spent on military assistance to Ukraine in the three years since the Russian invasion Amounts to just over a hundred and eighty billion dollars President Trump's move come two days after that heated exchange between him and President Zelensky and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office Well speaking to Fox News before the military aid was paused Vice President Vance said the door is open if mr Zelensky is willing to talk peace mr. Vance also suggested that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee If you want real security guarantees if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years the security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and Ensure that America has a long-term interest JD Vance there will Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry But it does rely heavily on billions of dollars of aid from overseas allies such as America and Europe With more on all of that his BBC verifies Nick Hurdley What would a reduction in US support look like and could Europe step in to fill funding and equipment gaps?

      The UK government says it remains absolutely committed to peace in Ukraine and that it's engaging with key allies After President Trump paused US military aid to the war-torn country a short while ago The EU Commission president outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability Saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine An official in Washington explained President Trump's decision by saying the president's been clear that he's focused on peace We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution Well since returning to the White House President Trump's claimed and on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine 350 billion dollars in military assistance BBC News has not been able to verify that figure Well, the US Department of Defense says the amount spent on military assistance to Ukraine in the three years since the Russian invasion Amounts to just over a hundred and eighty billion dollars President Trump's move come two days after that heated exchange between him and President Zelensky and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office Well speaking to Fox News before the military aid was paused Vice President Vance said the door is open if mr Zelensky is willing to talk peace mr. Vance also suggested that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee If you want real security guarantees if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years the security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and Ensure that America has a long-term interest JD Vance there will Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry But it does rely heavily on billions of dollars of aid from overseas allies such as America and Europe With more on all of that his BBC verifies Nick Hurdley What would a reduction in US support look like and could Europe step in to fill funding and equipment gaps?

    • A short while ago, the EU Commission President outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability, saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine.

      A short while ago, the EU Commission President outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability, saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine.

    B1

    Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184

    13:10Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184
    • So I make a split between base salary and then commission as well.

      So I make a split between base salary and then commission as well.

    • Uh, so I make, uh, a split between base salary and then commission as well.

      Uh, so I make, uh, a split between base salary and then commission as well.

    A2

    How Live Nation Is Devouring the Live Music Industry | WSJ The Economics Of

    09:57How Live Nation Is Devouring the Live Music Industry | WSJ The Economics Of
    • If you go to the Securities and Exchange Commission website and you look up Live Nation, there's an 11 page document that lists more than 425 subsidiary companies or organizations of Live Nation.

      If you go to the Securities and Exchange Commission website and you look up Live Nation, there's an 11 page document that lists more than 425 subsidiary companies or organizations of Live Nation.

    • If you go to the Securities and Exchange Commission website and you look up Live Nation, there's an 11-page document that lists more than 425 subsidiary companies or organizations of Live Nation.

      If you go to the Securities and Exchange Commission website and you look up Live Nation, there's an 11-page document that lists more than 425 subsidiary companies or organizations of Live Nation.

    B1