mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce mobilization (audio)
1
: the act of mobilizing
2
: the state of being mobilized

Examples of mobilization in a Sentence

called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic
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Another point of emphasis is how the mobilization develops. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025 Policy reform, private sector mobilization, and international collaboration will be key. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Gates has increased the pace of his giving in recent years, especially following the pandemic, but Thursday’s announcement marks a dramatic acceleration in the mobilization of his wealth. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 The organization’s title represents 50 protests in 50 states and one movement — the group’s first mobilization of protests was on President’s Day at different state Capitols. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mobilization

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mobilization was in 1799

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“Mobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobilization. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

mobilization

noun
mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion
variants also British mobilisation
1
: the act or process of mobilizing
mobilization of glycogen
2
: the state of being mobilized

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