TechnologySeptember 2, 2026

decommission

dee-kuh-MIH-shun

Definition

To officially remove a system, piece of equipment, or service from active duty or operational use.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'to reverse' or 'remove' combined with 'commission,' which refers to the act of putting something into formal service or active duty.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe enterprises shutting down or retiring autonomous AI agents because governance failures make them too risky or ineffective for continued operation.

Boomi Delivers the Critical Infrastructure That Brings Control to Enterprise AI

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