Word
facilitation
Phoneticsfa·cil·i·ta·tion
US/fəˌsɪɫəˈteɪʃən/
UK/fəsˌɪlɪtˈeɪʃən/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The facilitation of the meeting helped the team reach a decision.”
“Effective facilitation requires a neutral leader who can manage disagreements without taking sides.”
“The facilitation of international trade was a primary goal of the treaty, designed to remove tariffs and streamline customs procedures across the continent.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Some EU countries offer national or sector-specific facilitation schemes, but these do not apply across the Schengen area.” Etymology
From facilitate + -ion. Compare Latin facilitātiō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.