Commissioning and Retain

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Commissioning noun - The act of granting authority to undertake certain functions.

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Retain is an antonym for commissioning in authorize or delegate task topic.

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Commissioning is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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