How Do You Spell DECOMMISSION?

Pronunciation: [dˌiːkəmˈɪʃən] (IPA)

Spelled as "decommission" /ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/, the word is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word indicates its American English pronunciation. It begins with the voiced dental fricative /d/ followed by the long vowel sound /i:/ and the voiceless velar plosive /k/. Next, it gets the schwa sound /ə/ in the third syllable, followed by the fricative /ʃ/ and finally, the reduced sound /ən/ in the last syllable. The word means to dismantle or retire from use, typically for military equipment or nuclear power plants.

DECOMMISSION Meaning and Definition

1. Decommission is a verb that refers to the act of officially taking a piece of equipment, a facility, or an organization out of service or ceasing its operation. It is typically used in the context of military, industrial, or governmental structures but can also apply to other fields.

   In military parlance, decommissioning generally refers to the process of removing a weapon, warship, or military installation from active duty. It involves rendering the equipment or facility inoperable and safe, as well as disposing of any hazardous materials. This process may also include the removal of classified or sensitive information and the transfer of assets to another party or organization.

   In the industrial sector, decommissioning typically pertains to the shutdown and dismantling of a facility or plant that is no longer productive or safe to operate. The process involves various steps, such as the removal of machinery, the safe disposal of any potential contaminants or by-products, and the remediation of environmental impacts.

   In a broader sense, decommission can also refer to the winding down or discontinuation of an organization, institution, or system. This could involve closing down operations, redistributing resources, terminating legal contracts, and addressing any legal or financial obligations.

   Overall, decommissioning entails the formal and organized process of discontinuing the use of something, ensuring its safe and appropriate closure, and addressing any potential ramifications or consequences.

Top Common Misspellings for DECOMMISSION *

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• decommision 27.2727272%

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Other Common Misspellings for DECOMMISSION

• decompistion
• decomision
• dommission
• recommision
• decomprssion
• decommisiong
• dicomission
• dicommision

Etymology of DECOMMISSION

The word "decommission" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots: "de" meaning "from" or "down" and "commission" which comes from the Latin word "commissum" meaning "entrusted" or "committed". In this context, "decommission" refers to the act of withdrawing or removing an official commitment or assignment, typically applied to military or industrial equipment, structures, or systems.

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Conjugate verb Decommission

CONDITIONAL

I would decommission

you would decommission

he/she/it would decommission

we would decommission

they would decommission

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decommissioning

you would be decommissioning

he/she/it would be decommissioning

we would be decommissioning

they would be decommissioning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decommission

you would have decommission

he/she/it would have decommission

we would have decommission

they would have decommission

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decommissioning

you would have been decommissioning

he/she/it would have been decommissioning

we would have been decommissioning

they would have been decommissioning

FUTURE

I will decommission

you will decommission

he/she/it will decommission

we will decommission

they will decommission

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decommissioning

you will be decommissioning

he/she/it will be decommissioning

we will be decommissioning

they will be decommissioning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decommissioned

you will have decommissioned

he/she/it will have decommissioned

we will have decommissioned

they will have decommissioned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decommissioning

you will have been decommissioning

he/she/it will have been decommissioning

we will have been decommissioning

they will have been decommissioning

IMPERATIVE

you decommission

we let´s decommission

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decommission

PAST

I decommissioned

you decommissioned

he/she/it decommissioned

we decommissioned

they decommissioned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decommissioning

you were decommissioning

he/she/it was decommissioning

we were decommissioning

they were decommissioning

PAST PARTICIPLE

decommissioned

PAST PERFECT

I had decommissioned

you had decommissioned

he/she/it had decommissioned

we had decommissioned

they had decommissioned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decommissioning

you had been decommissioning

he/she/it had been decommissioning

we had been decommissioning

they had been decommissioning

PRESENT

I decommission

you decommission

he/she/it decommissions

we decommission

they decommission

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decommissioning

you are decommissioning

he/she/it is decommissioning

we are decommissioning

they are decommissioning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decommissioning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decommissioned

you have decommissioned

he/she/it has decommissioned

we have decommissioned

they have decommissioned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decommissioning

you have been decommissioning

he/she/it has been decommissioning

we have been decommissioning

they have been decommissioning

I would have decommissioned

we would have decommissioned

you would have decommissioned

he/she/it would have decommissioned

they would have decommissioned