facilitation

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tion fə-ˌsi-lə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce facilitation (audio)
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for facilitation

Word History

Etymology

facilit(ate) + -ation; in sense 2 probably as translation of German Bahnung

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of facilitation was in 1620

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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

facilitation

noun
fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tion fə-ˌsil-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce facilitation (audio)
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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