COMMITMENT | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Commitment

Commitment

com·mit·ment

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A promise or pledge to do something, especially one that involves a long-term obligation.

e.g. The company's commitment to sustainability led to significant reductions in waste.

(noun)

a promise, pledge, or agreement to do something at a future time, or something that has been promised;

e.g. She wanted to keep her commitment to the organization's cause, so she started volunteering with them.

(noun)

an obligation, responsibility, or engagement that poses a restriction to someone's actions;

e.g. They didn't want to be late to their commitment, so they made sure to leave with plenty of time to spare.

(noun)

the action of placing someone in a mental institution or a prison;

e.g. They began filling out the paperwork for his commitment to the institution.

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"Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it." -- Brian Tracy
"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally; it comes from what you do consistently." -- Marie Forleo
"The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will'." -- Charles Dickens
"There are only two options regarding commitment: you're either in or you're out. There is no such thing as life in between." -- Pat Riley

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