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- [dee-kuh-mish-uh n]
- /ˌdi kəˈmɪʃ ən/
- /ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-kuh-mish-uh n]
- /ˌdi kəˈmɪʃ ən/
Definitions of decommission word
- verb decommission When something such as a nuclear reactor or a large machine is decommissioned, it is taken to pieces because it is no longer going to be used. 3
- verb decommission to dismantle or remove from service (a nuclear reactor, weapon, ship, etc which is no longer required) 3
- verb transitive decommission to revoke the commission of 3
- verb transitive decommission to take (a ship, nuclear power plant, etc.) out of service 3
- verb decommission To decommission a well is to permanently fill it in and seal it so it cannot be used anymore. 3
- verb with object decommission to remove or retire (a ship, airplane, etc.) from active service. 1
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Origin of decommission
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; de- + commission
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Parts of speech for Decommission
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decommission popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
decommission usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decommission
verb decommission
- deactivate — If someone deactivates an explosive device or an alarm, they make it harmless or impossible to operate.
- retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.
- shut down — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
- demilitarize — To demilitarize an area means to ensure that all military forces are removed from it.
- shut off — the act or time of shutting or closing.
Antonyms for decommission
verb decommission
- introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
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