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facilitation

n.
C1 Advanced US //fəˌsɪɫəˈteɪʃən// UK //fəsˌɪlɪtˈeɪʃən// fa·cil·i·ta·tion

n. the act of making something easier or helping a process to happen. You often hear this word when someone helps a group of people work together more effectively.

n. the process of making something easier or more efficient; the act of providing assistance to a group or process to ensure it runs smoothly. Often used in professional contexts to describe the role of a neutral person who guides a meeting or discussion.


SIMPLE

The facilitation of the meeting helped the team reach a decision.

CONTEXTUAL

Effective facilitation requires a neutral leader who can manage disagreements without taking sides.

COMPLEX

The facilitation of international trade was a primary goal of the treaty, designed to remove tariffs and streamline customs procedures across the continent.

Origin

From facilitate + -ion. Compare Latin facilitātiō.

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