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commission vs authorize

authorize vs commission

commission is a noun but authorize is not a noun.

commission and authorize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commission Yes No Yes No
authorize No No Yes No
As verbs, authorize is a hypernym of commission; that is, authorize is a word with a broader meaning than commission:
  • commission: charge with a task
  • authorize: grant authorization or clearance for
Other hypernyms of commission include authorise, clear, pass.
commission (noun) authorize (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
commission (verb) authorize (verb)
charge with a task grant authorization or clearance for
put into commission; equip for service; of ships give or delegate power or authority to
place an order for
Difference between commission and authorize

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