decommission
|de-com-mis-sion|
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/ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃən/
removal from service
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decommission' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'commission' from Latin 'committere', meaning 'to entrust'.
Historical Evolution
'commission' transformed from the Latin word 'committere' and eventually became the modern English word 'commission'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to entrust or assign a task', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take out of service'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to officially take a ship, military base, or other facility out of service.
The old battleship was decommissioned after 30 years of service.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 03:34