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pre-deployment

|pre/de/ploy/ment|

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/priː-dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

(deployment)

after deployment

Base FormPluralAdjectiveAdjective
deploymentdeploymentsdeployeddeployable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'pre-deployment' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'deployment' from French 'déployer', meaning 'to unfold or spread out'.

Historical Evolution

'pre-deployment' evolved from the combination of the prefix 'pre-' and the word 'deployment', which came into English usage in the 18th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the preparation phase before military deployment, but now it is used in various contexts including technology and business.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the phase or activities that occur before the actual deployment of resources, personnel, or equipment.

The team conducted a pre-deployment briefing to ensure everyone was prepared.

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Last updated: 2025/01/24 08:20