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deployment
Deployment (noun) means the way things are arranged or sorted into groups. Example: “The deployment of desks in the classroom was designed to encourage group work.”
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1
The way things are arranged or sorted into groups.
"The deployment of desks in the classroom was designed to encourage group work."
"A careful deployment of plants along the path makes the garden look balanced."
"The deployment of the files into folders made everything easier to find."
2
The act of putting something into action or use.
"The quick deployment of extra staff helped the shop cope with the rush."
"Rescue teams planned the deployment of their boats as the river rose."
"Early deployment of the new tool saved the team hours each week."
3
Short for software deployment: installing and setting up software, especially on servers.
"Our last deployment to the live server finished without any errors."
"The developer scheduled the deployment for the evening, when fewer people use the site."
"Automated deployment means the new version goes online as soon as it is approved."
4
The positioning of troops or military equipment, especially ready for battle.
"The deployment of soldiers along the border took several days to complete."
"Families gathered at the base to say goodbye before the deployment began."
"A large naval deployment sailed out of the harbour at dawn."
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Etymology
Taken from French déploiement; also analysed as de- and ployment.
Rhymes for deployment
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What is the meaning of deployment?
"deployment" (noun) means the way things are arranged or sorted into groups.
What are the different meanings of deployment?
"deployment" has 3 main meanings: 1. The way things are arranged or sorted into groups; 2. The act of putting something into action or use; 3. Short for software deployment: installing and setting up software, especially on servers.
How do you use deployment in a sentence?
Example: "The deployment of desks in the classroom was designed to encourage group work."
