deconflict

verb
/diːkənˈflɪkt/UK

Etymology

From de- + conflict.

  1. derived from conflictus
  2. formed as deconflict — “de- + conflict

Definitions

  1. To change the flight path of a craft or weapon to reduce the chance of an accidental…

    To change the flight path of a craft or weapon to reduce the chance of an accidental collision or conflict with other obstacles, the terrain or weather.

  2. To provide information to a military force in order to prevent escalation of a conflict.

  3. To resolve contradictory conclusions or responses to queries in a rule-based or deductive…

    To resolve contradictory conclusions or responses to queries in a rule-based or deductive reasoning system.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To alter (something) to avoid conflicting with something else.

      • We need to deconflict our schedules to find a time when we can all meet.

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