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Decommission

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

  1. (noun) The formal termination and complete removal or purging of an Entity, tangible or intangible — such as a Product, Service, System, Artifact, Data, or Facility — that has a lifespan or Life Cycle associated with it.

  2. (verb) To formally terminate and completely remove or purge an Entity, tangible or intangible, from operational use or existence.

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