Meaning & use
deployment
The act of moving troops, equipment, or resources into position for a specific purpose, especially military action.
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The soldier's deployment to the overseas base lasted nearly a year.
The company announced the deployment of its new software update to all users next week.
A note on using this word
Deployment is used both for military assignments and, increasingly, for rolling out technology, resources, or personnel in business contexts.
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