What does deaccession mean?
Definitions for deaccession
ˌdi ækˈsɛʃ əndeac·ces·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
deaccessionverb
sell (art works) from a collection, especially in order to raise money for the purchase of other art works
"The museum deaccessioned several important works of this painter"
Wiktionary
deaccessionnoun
The disposal of objects in this way.
deaccessionverb
To officially remove an object from a museum, art gallery or library so that it may be sold.
Wikipedia
deaccession
Deaccessioning is the process by which a work of art or other object is permanently removed from a museum's collection to sell it or otherwise dispose of it.
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deaccession
Deaccession is the formal process of permanently removing an item from a museum, library, or gallery's collection, usually due to the item no longer fitting the institution's mission, lack of space, or if the item is damaged beyond repair. The deaccession process generally includes documentation, legal requirements, and potentially selling or exchanging the item with other institutions.
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accessioned
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of deaccession in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of deaccession in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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