Meaning of the word decommission in English

What does decommission mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

decommission

US /ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/

Verb

1.

to take equipment or weapons out of use:

Example:
The government has decided to decommission two battleships.

Noun

1.

the act of officially taking a factory or other industrial building out of use:

Example:
The decommission of a nuclear reactor can only take place after the appropriate licence has been granted.
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