noun
Definition: The formal process of removing an item from a collection, such as a library or museum, often to sell or dispose of it.
Example: The museum decided to deaccession several pieces from its collection to make room for new acquisitions.
verb
Definition: To officially remove an item from a collection, such as a library or museum, often to sell or dispose of it.
Example: The museum decided to deaccession several pieces from its collection to make room for new acquisitions.