Word
mobilization
Phoneticsmo·bi·liza·tion
/ˌmoʊbəɫəˈzeɪʃən/
UK spelling · mobilisation
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of organizing people or resources to get something done, especially for a war or a big project. It can also mean the movement of something that was previously still.
n. the act of assembling and organizing resources, troops, or people for active service or a specific purpose. In a technical sense, refers to the process of making something mobile or capable of movement.
Examples
“The mobilization of the army took several weeks.”
“The rapid mobilization of emergency services helped save many lives after the earthquake.”
“Successful political change requires the mobilization of diverse social groups around a shared set of goals, ensuring that local efforts align with a broader national strategy.”
Examples
simple
“The mobilization of the army took several weeks.”
contextual
“The rapid mobilization of emergency services helped save many lives after the earthquake.”
complex
“Successful political change requires the mobilization of diverse social groups around a shared set of goals, ensuring that local efforts align with a broader national strategy.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to specific instances or historical events.
Real-World Examples
“Swift mass mobilization may help colonies respond quickly to environmental changes or threats; however, there are potential drawbacks to a colonywide response.” “In kitchens and Telegram chats across Russia, the same question is being asked with growing frequency: will Vladimir Putin order another mobilisation?” Etymology
From French mobilisation or mobilize + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domain
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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