decommissioning
Translation
decommissioning
Examples
The decommissioning of the facility will take years.
The decommissioning of the facility will take years.
Decommissioning costs are often very high.
Decommissioning costs are often very high.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of taking something out of service The decommissioning of the old bridge is scheduled for next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismantling, shutdown, retirement; Antonyms: commissioning, activation
Etymology
From the verb 'decommission' + the noun-forming suffix '-ing'. It refers to the act or process of decommissioning something.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to decommission'. It refers to the *process* of taking something out of service.