# facilitation

/fəˌsɪɫəˈteɪʃən/ (US) · /fəsˌɪlɪtˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/facilitation
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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