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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Effective facilitation is key to this activity and will help organizations explore creative solutions in an objective manner. Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Interpersonal skills enable the facilitation of meaningful communication, relationship-building, and rapport with others. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Zoom in: The failures led to significant issues, including the facilitation of transactions in a massive Ponzi scheme, according to FinCEN, the financial crimes enforcement arm of the Treasury Department. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024 All of this requires the facilitation of experts who look out for the well-being and development of each employee. 1. Emilien Coquard, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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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