decommissioning
Translation
taking out of service, dismantling, shutdown
Examples
The decommissioning of the ship will take two years.
The decommissioning of the ship will take two years.
Decommissioning costs are expected to be very high.
Decommissioning costs are expected to be very high.
Grammar Patterns
the decommissioning of (sth.) the process of taking (sth.) out of service The decommissioning of the ship will take two years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismantling, shutdown, retirement
Etymology
From the verb 'decommission' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often signifies a process or action. So, 'decommissioning' is the act or process of taking something out of service.