commissioner
Meaning
A commissioner is an appointed or elected official who holds a position of authority within a specific governmental, administrative, or regulatory body, tasked with overseeing particular functions, implementing policies, and ensuring compliance with laws
💡 The term "commissioner" can sometimes be misused to refer to any official; however, it specifically denotes individuals with designated responsibilities and powers within a formal structure, often implying a level of expertise or specialization.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
commissioner
arrived
at
the
community
centre
on
a
calm
Saturday
to
oversee
the
final
phase
of
its
refurbishment
.
She
moved
from
room
to
room
with
a
practical
,
attentive
approach
,
consulting
volunteers
and
checking
that
contractors
were
implementing
the
agreed
specifications
.
When
a
dispute
arose
about
how
to
allocate
the
limited
budget
,
she
suggested
a
feasible
compromise
and
asked
for
a
revised
timetable
to
ensure
compliance
with
safety
standards
.
Her
clear
questions
and
gentle
manner
gave
the
team
confidence
that
decisions
would
be
fair
and
that
the
centre
would
open
on
schedule
.
Before
she
left
,
a
short
community
meeting
was
held
so
residents
could
raise
final
concerns
and
receive
assurance
that
the
project
would
benefit
everyone
.
Common Phrases
regulatory commissioner
electoral commissioner
international commissioner
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