spin out
n.— «Equipment rolled out earlier than expected will remain under development until it performs at the original specifications, Terry said. Although other accelerated “spin outs,” as they are called, won’t be announced for a few months, Martin confirmed that officials are looking at the “soldier ensemble,” which includes individual wireless microphones and earphones, and small video screens that can be mounted in eyewear.» —“$200M may be cut from program” by Chris Roberts El Paso Times (Texas) May 22, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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