- past tense form of commission.
- past participle of commission.
commissioned
Example Sentences
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The Danish Environmental Protection Agency commissioned the report as part of its effort to determine how Denmark can meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The EU executive would not be drawn on what further action it could take, but the independent European Data Protection Board commissioned a report expected in autumn looking at the glasses' "social acceptability".
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
He said a new 24-megawatt generating unit was being installed at the Brikama power station and would be commissioned by the end of next month.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The work—for orchestra, chorus, children’s chorus and prerecorded tape—was commissioned by the Philharmonic to commemorate the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with the inaugural performances led by Lorin Maazel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
A telegraphed order to the commander of the Sixteenth New York Cavalry ordered a commissioned officer, Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty, to report to Luther Byron Baker.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
