ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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The district mitigated the radon to safe levels by increasing ventilation in the classrooms and committed to install monitoring devices in all schools and district buildings and to start a routine testing schedule, though none of that was required by local, state or federal law.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
While the lack of ventilation can provide just the opposite effect, keeping the shower curtain closed promotes a more even drying process for the liner.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Given the contagious nature of the airborne disease, measles cases in hospitals also require proper ventilation and isolation procedures, which add to costs.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
The helicopter hit the river near a long maintenance pier for a ventilation shaft serving the Holland Tunnel.
—Ted Shaffrey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
While the lack of ventilation can provide just the opposite effect, keeping the shower curtain closed promotes a more even drying process for the liner.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Given the contagious nature of the airborne disease, measles cases in hospitals also require proper ventilation and isolation procedures, which add to costs.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
The helicopter hit the river near a long maintenance pier for a ventilation shaft serving the Holland Tunnel.
—Ted Shaffrey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ventilation
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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