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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In September of the same year, the EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making Russian citizens face a lengthier, more expensive visa approval process to enter the EU.
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Change requires planning, empathy, and skilled facilitation, making organizational change management essential.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For instance, exposure to green spaces, presence of natural light, housing quality, aesthetic appeal and the facilitation of social interaction within spaces can all enhance mental health.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Vandersloot will be crucial in providing guidance and leadership for young players such as Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso while also providing better ball facilitation on the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth McBride, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Change requires planning, empathy, and skilled facilitation, making organizational change management essential.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For instance, exposure to green spaces, presence of natural light, housing quality, aesthetic appeal and the facilitation of social interaction within spaces can all enhance mental health.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Vandersloot will be crucial in providing guidance and leadership for young players such as Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso while also providing better ball facilitation on the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for facilitation
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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitation. Accessed 2 May. 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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