# commissioning

Pronunciation: say "kuh-MISH-uhn-ing" /kəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process of confirming that all systems and components of a major piece of equipment, a process, or a building are designed, installed, and tested to meet the owner's operational requirements.
   - Simple: Checking that a new building or machine is set up and tested so it works the way the owner wants.
   - _The commissioning of the power plant verified that every subsystem met the client's specifications._
   - _Engineers documented each step of commissioning to confirm the heating and cooling systems performed as designed._

## Verb

2. Present participle of commission. — present participle and gerund of commission
   - Simple: Present participle of commission. Use this form for the action as it is happening now.
   - _The city is commissioning a study on traffic safety this year._
   - _The gallery is commissioning several local sculptors for the upcoming exhibition._

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