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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024com•mit•ment /kəˈmɪtmənt/USA pronunciation n. - [countable] a firm promise or pledge:He made a commitment to his wife.
a strong or firm belief shown by one's actions;
loyalty:[uncountable]a lifetime of commitment to the poor. a responsibility that takes up or occupies one's time:[countable]Because of his commitments at home his work began to suffer. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024com•mit•ment (kə mit′mənt),USA pronunciation n. - 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. - engagement;
involvement: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.
- Lawa written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison;
mittimus. - Government[Parl. Proc.]the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.
- Business[Stock Exchange.]
- an agreement to buy or sell securities.
- a sale or purchase of securities.
Also, committal (for defs. 1, 3–11). Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ n - the act of committing or pledging
- the state of being committed or pledged
- an obligation, promise, etc that restricts one's freedom of action
- Also called (esp formerly): mittimus a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned
- a future financial obligation or contingent liability
Also called (esp for senses 5, 6): committal /kəˈmɪtəl/ |