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authorize vs commission

commission vs authorize

authorize is not a noun while commission is a noun.

authorize and commission both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authorize No No Yes No
commission Yes No Yes No
As verbs, commission is a hyponym of authorize; that is, commission is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than authorize:
  • authorize: grant authorization or clearance for
  • commission: charge with a task
authorize (noun) commission (noun)
a special assignment that is given to a person or group
the act of committing a crime
the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces
a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
a special group delegated to consider some matter
a group of representatives or delegates
a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)
the state of being in good working order and ready for operation
authorize (verb) commission (verb)
grant authorization or clearance for charge with a task
give or delegate power or authority to put into commission; equip for service; of ships
place an order for
Difference between authorize and commission

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