Word
enabler
Phoneticsen·abler
US/ɛˈneɪbəɫɝ/
UK/ɛnˈeɪblɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or thing that makes it possible for someone to do something. In a technical sense, it is a signal that starts a process or a tool that helps a system work.
n. a person or entity that facilitates the achievement of a specific goal or the execution of a process. In technical contexts, it refers to a signal or component that initiates an operation or allows a system to function.
Examples
“The new software is a powerful enabler for small businesses.”
“The manager acted as a key enabler by providing the team with the necessary resources and training to complete the project.”
“In digital circuit design, a clock signal serves as the primary enabler, synchronizing the various logic gates to ensure data is processed in a predictable and sequential manner.”
Examples
simple
“The new software is a powerful enabler for small businesses.”
contextual
“The manager acted as a key enabler by providing the team with the necessary resources and training to complete the project.”
complex
“In digital circuit design, a clock signal serves as the primary enabler, synchronizing the various logic gates to ensure data is processed in a predictable and sequential manner.”
Real-World Examples
“Guterres said peace is both a foundation and an enabler of sustainable development , stressing that the world needs renewed efforts to secure peace everywhere.” “China’s biggest enablers in the “Great Transshipment Scam” include the European Union, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea, the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy said in the report.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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