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Updated June 2026
The movement of troops or equipment into position for military action; the bringing into effective action of resources or systems. The installation and activation of software or technology.
“The deployment of peacekeeping forces helped stabilise the region.”
/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
de·ploy·ment
Triple-E and double-O pattern; -MENT ending is common
Worth 16 points; valuable with high-scoring letters like Y and M
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