1. the act of formally putting a ship, building, or piece of equipment into active service
2. the act of giving someone official authority to do something or ordering a work to be created

1. present participle of commission: formally putting into active service or giving official authority

Examples

• The commissioning of the new aircraft carrier took place last month.
• The commissioning ceremony marked the official opening of the hospital.
• She is commissioning a portrait from a famous artist.
• The company is commissioning a study on market trends.
• They are commissioning the new power plant next week.
• The commissioning process requires extensive testing of all systems.
• After commissioning the officers, the general gave a speech.