# commissioning

/kəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/ (US) · /kəmˈɪʃənɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/commissioning
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The commissioning of the new hospital took several months.
- The editor is responsible for the commissioning of new articles for the monthly magazine.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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