Deployment

Definition

Deployment refers to the act of positioning, arranging, or moving resources, personnel, or equipment into effective action. It is commonly used in military contexts, but also applies to business, technology, and infrastructure settings, where resources are strategically allocated to achieve specific objectives.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
• Respelling: dih-PLOY-ment

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
• Respelling: dih-PLOY-ment

The pronunciation of "deployment" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "deployment" is derived from the French word "déployer," meaning "to unfold" or "to spread out," which itself comes from the Latin "plicare," meaning "to fold." The term entered English in the 17th century, initially used in military contexts to describe the positioning of troops or equipment in preparation for action.

Derivatives

• Deploy (verb)
• Deployed (adjective)
• Deployable (adjective)
• Redeployment (noun)
• Overdeployment (noun)

Synonyms

• Positioning
• Mobilization
• Utilization

Antonyms

• Withdrawal
• Retraction
• Concealment

Usage

The term "deployment" is widely used in military contexts to refer to the movement of troops or equipment to a location for military action or peacekeeping. It is also common in technology, where it refers to the rollout of software or systems to users or servers. In business, it describes the allocation of resources, such as personnel or capital, to projects or operations. Infrastructure deployment is related to the installation of assets like networks or machinery.

Related Terms

• Implementation: The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
• Execution: The act of carrying out or performing a task.
• Logistics: The detailed coordination of complex operations, often involving people, facilities, and supplies.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The act of positioning or arranging resources for action: Refers to the organized placement or use of resources in preparation for tasks or operations.
  • Example: "The military began the deployment of troops along the border."
• The distribution or rollout of systems, software, or personnel: Used in technology and business contexts to describe the setup and application of systems or people for specific goals.
  • Example: "The deployment of the new software will happen next week."