commitment

Word parts

commit + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kəˈmɪtmənt/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: com‧mit‧ment

Noun

Singular commitment

Plural commitments

1. A commitment is a formal promise or agreement.
   • Synonym: obligation

   Actually I can't come on Saturday, I have family commitments.

   You don't have to make a firm commitment but we would like to know when you can probably start work.

   Police management retain their commitment to improving community relations.

   Both men have demonstrated their great commitment to Wales over the last nine months.