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Actually, it is the "proper" nautical term for getting the ship/boat/engine/accessory systems ready again after winterization or storage. Most shipyards use that term and generally refer to a book like Chapman's for terms. Many times it includes de-winterizing other items (beyond the motor) as well, (like heads, pumps, fuel systems etc), ano on some larger yachts, the list is long! Many people do nothing to these but you are "suppose to" winterize them.
There is probably a formal checklist of items they will do beyond just turning the key. If it is a newer motor or you are unfamiliar with it or exactly what they did, I would have them do it (will should not cost an arm and a leg). If it is a simple older motor, you problably could do it yourself.
IMO, an end user can not service a new outboard properly today. They are probably going to check things you can not access. It is designed so you can't. This is why good service is key. Even if you were an outboard mechanic at one time in your life you would be hard pressed to diagnose a ill running verado or etec. Sure you can change fluids or plugs and basics but you don't have the computers, software or training to really check it out in depth. The entire motor is controlled electroncially now. Most old school machanics don't even know what half the stuff is on todays motors. You can't find faults without this software and you can't get it unless you are an authorized dealer.
All that said, "decomissioning, commission, recommission" are traditional terms used on ships. Shipyards/boatyards have adopted them on all boats. It is not a big deal for an ouotboard.
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