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Definition of deployment

deployment

/dɪˈplɔɪ.mənt/
de · ploy · ment

Plural:deployments
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Adjective:deployable
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• noun

1

The strategic movement, positioning, or arrangement of military forces, personnel, or equipment for active service or readiness.

Example

"The peacekeeping mission required the rapid deployment of medical personnel and supply units to the affected region."


2

The act of bringing resources, systems, or strategies into effective action to achieve a specific goal.

Example

"The successful deployment of solar energy across the district significantly reduced municipal power costs."


3

In computing and engineering, the process of configuring, installing, and releasing a software application or hardware system into a live environment.

Example

"The engineering team scheduled the software deployment for midnight to minimize disruption to active users."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French déploiement, from the verb déployer ('to unfold, unroll, or spread out'), ultimately derived from Latin displicāre ('to scatter or unfold').

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