DECOMMISSION
/diːkəˈmɪʃən/
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of DECOMMISSION
To take out of service or to render unusable.
"The Army decommissioned the Sherman tank by filling the turret with cement."
To remove or revoke a commission.
"After his arrest, the officer was decommissioned from the police force."
To remove or revoke a formal designation.
"The state highway was decommissioned and reverted to local control."
Examples of DECOMMISSION in a Sentence
- "The Army decommissioned the Sherman tank by filling the turret with cement."
- "After his arrest, the officer was decommissioned from the police force."
- "The state highway was decommissioned and reverted to local control."
Word Details
Is DECOMMISSION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DECOMMISSION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DECOMMISSION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DECOMMISSION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | c | o | m | m | i | s | s | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECOMMISSION
100 words from the letters in DECOMMISSION
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How to Use DECOMMISSION in Word Games
DECOMMISSION is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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