deployment — the action of bringing resources into effective action; the movement of troops or equipment to a place where they can be used
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of bringing resources into effective action; the movement of troops or equipment to a place where they can be used
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- The CEO announced the deployment of coffee machines to every floor after employees threatened to quit over bad coffee.
- The deployment of peacekeeping forces helped stabilize the region.
- Our IT team is planning the deployment of the new system next Monday.
deployment
NOUN[/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/]
the action of bringing resources into effective action; the movement of troops or equipment to a place where they can be used
The deployment of soldiers strengthened the border's defenses.
The company deployed the new software across all offices. (🚀 Launch + 📍 Put Into Use → Deploy)
The army deployed a convoy while a decoy distracted the enemy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French 'déployer' (to unfold, to spread out), which originally referred to unfurling flags or sails. The meaning gradually expanded to encompass the strategic positioning of military troops or resources.
Breakdown
deploy (from French déployer, meaning to spread out or arrange) + -ment (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result).
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📝Examples
“The CEO announced the deployment of coffee machines to every floor after employees threatened to quit over bad coffee.”
“The deployment of peacekeeping forces helped stabilize the region.”
“Our IT team is planning the deployment of the new system next Monday.”
“The deployment of emergency supplies was completed within 24 hours.”
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