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facilitating

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fəˈsɪɫəˌteɪtɪŋ// UK //fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɪŋ// fa·cil·i·tat·ing

adj. making a process or action easier to happen. It describes something that helps people reach a goal or finish a task.

adj. acting to make an action or process easy or easier. Often used to describe roles, environments, or tools that assist in achieving a specific outcome.


SIMPLE

The teacher played a facilitating role during the group discussion.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software acts as a facilitating tool, allowing different departments to share data without manual entry.

COMPLEX

A facilitating environment is essential for innovation, as it provides the necessary resources and psychological safety for employees to experiment with new ideas.

Synonyms
Usage

Participial adjective; frequently used attributively before nouns like 'role', 'factor', or 'environment'.

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