Meaning & Definition of Commitment in English
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Commitment
/kəmɪtmənt/
noun
1. The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
- "A man of energy and commitment"
synonym:
- committedness,
- commitment
2. The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
- "His long commitment to public service"
- "They felt no loyalty to a losing team"
synonym:
- commitment,
- allegiance,
- loyalty,
- dedication
3. An engagement by contract involving financial obligation
- "His business commitments took him to london"
synonym:
- commitment
4. A message that makes a pledge
synonym:
- commitment,
- dedication
5. The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
synonym:
- commitment,
- committal,
- consignment