facilitation
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tion
fə-ˌsi-lə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: the act of facilitating : the state of being facilitated
2
a
: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway
b
: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation
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The independent federal agency provides training, mediation, facilitation, dispute systems design and other resolution services to federal agencies, according to its website.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Travelers are urged not to go to Belarus because of arbitrary enforcement of local laws, risk of detention, continued facilitation of Russia's war against Ukraine, potential civil unrest and the U.S. Embassy's limited ability to assist Americans residing in or traveling to the nation.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The best online support groups aim to replicate the same features of traditional, in-person support groups: a safe, non-judgmental environment, confidentiality and strict privacy rules, and some level of facilitation to avoid abusive interactions and the spread of misinformation.
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Microsoft’s approach to innovation perfectly illustrates the three principles of commitment, facilitation, and sustainment.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Travelers are urged not to go to Belarus because of arbitrary enforcement of local laws, risk of detention, continued facilitation of Russia's war against Ukraine, potential civil unrest and the U.S. Embassy's limited ability to assist Americans residing in or traveling to the nation.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The best online support groups aim to replicate the same features of traditional, in-person support groups: a safe, non-judgmental environment, confidentiality and strict privacy rules, and some level of facilitation to avoid abusive interactions and the spread of misinformation.
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Microsoft’s approach to innovation perfectly illustrates the three principles of commitment, facilitation, and sustainment.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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facilitation
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tion
fə-ˌsil-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway
2
: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation
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