Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decommissioner

noun

/ˌdiː.kəˈmɪʃ.ən.ər/

Definition

A person or entity responsible for the process of officially taking something out of service or usage, particularly in relation to military equipment or facilities.

Examples

The decommissioner evaluated the equipment before it was retired from service.
As a decommissioner, her job was to ensure that all safety protocols were followed during the shutdown of the nuclear plant.
The military appointed a decommissioner to handle the disposal of outdated weaponry.

Meaning

Decommissioner refers to someone who oversees the decommissioning of systems, equipment, or facilities, ensuring that they are safely removed from active service and properly dismantled or disposed of.