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migration

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //maɪˈɡɹeɪʃən// UK //maɪɡɹˈeɪʃən// mi·gra·tion

n. the process of moving data or software from one computer system to another. You do this when you get a new computer or upgrade your programs.

n. the process of transferring data, software, or entire operating environments between different storage types, formats, or computer systems. Often involves significant reconfiguration to ensure compatibility with the target architecture.


SIMPLE

The data migration to the new server takes three hours.

CONTEXTUAL

Our IT department scheduled the database migration for Sunday night to minimize disruption to the sales team.

COMPLEX

Successful cloud migration requires a comprehensive audit of legacy applications to determine which services can be moved directly and which require a complete architectural redesign.

Origin

From Middle French migration and its source, Latin migrātiō, from the participle stem of migrō (“I migrate”). Morphologically migrate + -ion.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific instance or project.

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