on commission



on commission

Making money based on sales or services rendered, as in Real estate agents rarely get a salary; they work largely on commission. This use of the noun commission, which generally refers to a percentage of the total price, dates from the early 1700s.
See also: commission, on

on commission

With a sales commission serving as full or partial recompense for the work done: sells boats on commission.
See also: commission, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Diwata-Tagalog
PraisePRAYZEnglish (Rare)
Emil
EibhlÍNie-LEEN, IE-leen, EV-leen, EV-e-leen, AYV-leenIrish
Cora['kɔ:rə]
Ximeno-Medieval Spanish