COMMISSIONS
/kəˈmɪʃənz/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of COMMISSIONS
A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
"David received his commission after graduating from West Point."
The thing to be done as agent for another.
"I have three commissions for the city."
To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
"James Bond was commissioned with recovering the secret documents."
To place an order for (often piece of art)
"He commissioned a replica of the Mona Lisa for his living room, but the painter gave up after six months."
To put into active service
"The aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1944, during WWII."
Examples of COMMISSIONS in a Sentence
- "David received his commission after graduating from West Point."
- "I have three commissions for the city."
- "James Bond was commissioned with recovering the secret documents."
- "He commissioned a replica of the Mona Lisa for his living room, but the painter gave up after six months."
Word Details
Is COMMISSIONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMMISSIONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMMISSIONS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMMISSIONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | m | i | s | s | i | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMMISSIONS
100 words from the letters in COMMISSIONS
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How to Use COMMISSIONS in Word Games
COMMISSIONS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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