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deployment

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

KK: /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

noun
Definition

The act of putting something into use or arranging it for a specific purpose, often used in contexts like military operations or technology.


Example

The deployment of new software improved the efficiency of the team.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new deployment of troops overseas?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it in the news this morning.
Sloth A
It’s crazy how quickly they can arrange a deployment like that.
Sloth B
I know, right? It makes you realize how prepared they have to be.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
arrangement
implementation
distribution
Antonyms
withdrawal
retraction
disbandment
Root Explanation

Deployment → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "plicare" (meaning to fold). The word describes the act of unfolding or spreading out resources or troops in a strategic manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'unfolding' or 'spreading out' resources when you hear 'deployment' — 'de-' means down or away, and 'plicare' means to fold.

Visually Confused Words
redeployment
employment
ployment
disemployment
unemployment
coemployment
underemployment
replotment
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