Meaning of the word commissioner in English

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commissioner

US /kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ɚ/
UK /kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a member of a commission

Example:
The new commissioner was appointed to oversee the project.
She served as a commissioner on the human rights panel.
2.

an official in charge of a department or agency, especially in government or sports

Example:
The police commissioner addressed the public about the new safety measures.
The league commissioner announced a new rule change.
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