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commitment
[ kuh-mit-muhnt ]
noun
- the act of committing.
- the state of being committed.
- the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.
- a pledge or promise; obligation:
We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.
They have a sincere commitment to religion.
- perpetration or commission, as of a crime.
- consignment, as to prison.
- confinement to a mental institution or hospital:
The psychiatrist recommended commitment.
- an order, as by a court or judge, confining a person to a mental institution or hospital.
- Law. a written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison; mittimus.
- Parliamentary Procedure. the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.
- Stock Exchange.
- an agreement to buy or sell securities.
- a sale or purchase of securities.
commitment
/ kəˈmɪtmənt /
noun
- the act of committing or pledging
- the state of being committed or pledged
- an obligation, promise, etc that restricts one's freedom of action
- the referral of a bill to a committee or legislature
- Also called (esp formerly)mittimus law a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned
- the official consignment of a person to a mental hospital or prison
- commission or perpetration, esp of a crime
- a future financial obligation or contingent liability
Other Word Forms
- noncom·mitment noun
- precom·mitment adjective
- self-com·mitment noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of commitment1
Example Sentences
“One of the most powerful ways to stand out right now is by showing a commitment to learning,” Price explained.
After embarking on an ambitious tariff policy that faces economic headwinds, the Trump administration now will be tested on its commitment to American families.
His was a party fractured over independence strategy, gender politics and environmental commitments plus the legacy of harassment complaints against the former first minister Alex Salmond that were mishandled by the Scottish government.
But for Precheur, who was inspired to join the Lionesses after seeing the transformation at Washington Spirit, Kang's biggest asset isn't her investment but her commitment to her vision.
The Trump administration is reassessing its commitment to Romania.
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