| commercial bank |
a bank that is involved primarily in receiving demand deposits that are used as checking accounts, and in making short-term loans. |
| commercialism |
the goals, spirit, operation, and methods of commerce and business. [2 definitions] |
| commercialize |
to make into a commercial enterprise something that is not necessarily commercial in nature. |
| commercial paper |
any of various negotiable papers, such as bills of exchange, used in business transactions. |
| commercial traveler |
see "traveling salesman." |
| commie |
(informal) a communist (used disparagingly). |
| commingle |
to mingle or blend; mix. |
| comminute |
to make into a powder; pulverize. [3 definitions] |
| commiserate |
to condole or sympathize (usu. fol. by "with"). [2 definitions] |
| commissar |
in the Soviet Union until 1946, the head of a major division of government; minister. [2 definitions] |
| commissariat |
in the Soviet Union until 1946, a major division of government; ministry. [2 definitions] |
| commissary |
a store that sells food and other goods, esp. at a military post or work camp. [2 definitions] |
| commission |
the act of performing or carrying out (something); the act of committing. [9 definitions] |
| commissioned officer |
a military or naval officer holding a rank by commission. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. [3 definitions] |
| Commissioner for Oaths |
a lawyer authorized to witness and certify particular legal documents. |
| commission merchant |
one who is paid a commission to buy or sell goods for others. |
| commit |
to dedicate, devote, or pledge. [6 definitions] |
| commitment |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function. [4 definitions] |
| committed |
dedicated or devoted, as to a cause, belief, activity, or person. [2 definitions] |
| committee |
a group of persons chosen or volunteering themselves to work together to solve a problem or resolve a particular issue. |