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commissioning

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //kəˈmɪʃənɪŋ// UK //kəmˈɪʃənɪŋ// com·mis·sion·ing

n. the formal process of ordering a new piece of work, such as a book, a piece of art, or a building. It can also mean the official act of starting up a new system or piece of equipment.

n. the act of requesting the creation of a specific work or the formal process of bringing a system or facility into operational status. Often used in professional contexts like media, construction, or engineering.


SIMPLE

The commissioning of the new hospital took several months.

CONTEXTUAL

The editor is responsible for the commissioning of new articles for the monthly magazine.

COMPLEX

Following the successful commissioning of the offshore wind farm, the engineering firm moved into the maintenance phase of the contract to ensure long-term structural integrity.

Synonyms
Usage

Often functions as a verbal noun (gerund) describing the ongoing process of oversight or procurement.

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