commitment

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈmɪtm(ə)nt/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.: the company’s commitment to quality I could not fault my players for commitment
  • [count noun] a pledge or undertaking: I cannot make such a commitment at the moment
  • 2an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action: with so many business commitments time for recreation was limited