- present participle of commission.
commissioning
Example Sentences
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L.A. arts patrons Betty Freeman and Richard Colburn provided important support for Salzburg during their lifetimes that included commissioning new work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
A Sky-ITV company would be foolish to pivot away from commissioning programmes with a national identity.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The plant is currently in commissioning and is expected to continue ramping up toward full production and stable operations by the end of 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The collaboration alternates between observing runs that collect scientific data and periods dedicated to commissioning and upgrading the detectors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
The theory—a Rich American commissioning a Consummate Professional to steal a Great Painting—caught fire.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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