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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
/ əˈɪٳəԳ /
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
- ԴDzcdz·mԳ noun
- cdz·mԳ adjective
- -dz·mԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of commitment1
Example Sentences
“This significant seizure illustrates our officers’ vigilance, keen focus and commitment in disrupting transnational drug trafficking,” he said in a statement.
She realized, Acharya said, she wasn’t ready to make the commitment or accept the all-encompassing sacrifice needed to forge a professional career in music.
The level of commitment is only analogous to a cult.
The twin internal reports list some "actions and commitments", including that Harvard will review admissions processes.
Life’s a bit busier now with kids and other commitments, but I’d probably say yes...
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