commissioner
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/kəˈmɪʃənər/
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/kəˈmɪʃənə(r)/
noun
C1
A person who is part of an official group that oversees or investigates certain matters.
The commissioner is responsible for the smooth functioning of the commission.
R
The highest-ranking officer in a police department.
The commissioner of police addressed the public about the recent crime wave.
R
The leader of a government department.
The commissioner of economic affairs announced new policies to boost the economy.
R
An official in charge of a sports league or association in the United States.
The baseball commissioner made a ruling on the controversial play.
translation
A person who is part of an official group that oversees or investigates certain matters.; The highest-ranking officer in a police department.; The leader of a government department.; An official in charge of a sports league or association in the United States.
Word Forms
Plural
commissioners