decommissioning
|de-com-mis-sion-ing|
/ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃənɪŋ/
(decommission)
removal from service
Etymology
'decommission' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'commission' meaning 'to authorize or bring into working order'.
'decommission' changed from the English word 'commission' with the addition of the prefix 'de-' to indicate removal or reversal of commissioning.
Initially, it meant 'to remove from active service', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of taking a facility or equipment out of service, especially in the context of nuclear power plants or military installations.
The decommissioning of the old power plant will take several years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41