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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deactivation

/dɪˌæk.tɪˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deactivation mean?

noun

The act of making something inactive or inoperative. The process of disabling or shutting down a system, device, or function.

Example

"The company's deactivation of the old server caused a temporary disruption to their online services."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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