facilitation
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tion
fə-ˌsi-lə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: the act of facilitating : the state of being facilitated
2
a
: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway
b
: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation
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Microsoft’s approach to innovation perfectly illustrates the three principles of commitment, facilitation, and sustainment.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
That would require the facilitation of 83,300 deportations each month, a pace that even the most favorable numbers show the Trump administration is lagging significantly behind.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Unique Properties: The Gateway to Opportunity Of course, the boom in Dubai’s HNWI arrivals and investments requires facilitation by Dubai’s real estate sector.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
That would require the facilitation of 83,300 deportations each month, a pace that even the most favorable numbers show the Trump administration is lagging significantly behind.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Unique Properties: The Gateway to Opportunity Of course, the boom in Dubai’s HNWI arrivals and investments requires facilitation by Dubai’s real estate sector.
—Arash Jalili, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Poz Place There are numerous HIV communities on Facebook, many of which are undermined not by their mission but by the lack of community involvement or facilitation.
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for facilitation
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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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facilitation
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tion
fə-ˌsil-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the lowering of the threshold for reflex conduction along a particular neural pathway especially from repeated use of that pathway
2
: the increasing of the ease or intensity of a response by repeated stimulation
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