deaccession

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of removing an object or asset from a collection or museum.

  - "The museum deaccessioned several artifacts to make room for new acquisitions."
  - "The library deaccessioned outdated books to make space for new titles."

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Antonyms

accession

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Synonyms

deacquisition

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Variants

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deaccession , deaccessioned , deaccessioning , deaccessions

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Etymology

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De- (meaning 'remove') + access (meaning 'to come to or reach') + ion (a suffix meaning 'process of becoming')

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'deaccession' was in 1923.

2. Deaccessioning can be a lucrative source of revenue for museums and libraries, as they can sell deaccessioned items on the open market.

3. Some museums and libraries have faced controversy and criticism for deaccessioning valuable or historically significant items.

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Related Concepts

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1. Collection management: Deaccession is a key aspect of collection management, which involves the strategic planning, organization, and maintenance of a collection.

2. Acquisition: Deaccession is often paired with acquisition, as museums and libraries must continually acquire new items to replace those that are deaccessioned.

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Culture

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Deaccession is a common practice in museums and libraries to manage their collections and make room for new acquisitions. It can be a controversial topic as some people believe that once an item is acquired, it should remain in the collection indefinitely.

How to Memorize "deaccession"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of removing an object from a collection or museum and storing it away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deaccession' with the idea of managing a collection and making room for new acquisitions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'remove access' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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