commitment

Commitment is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Noun

Singular commitment

Plural commitments

1. A commitment is a formal promise or agreement.

   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.

Synonyms

• obligation