enabling

American  

[en-ey-bling] / ɛnˈeɪ blɪŋ /

adjective

Law.

1. conferring additional legal powers or capacities, especially by removing a barrier to action, suspending required permission, or relaxing oversight: enabling power.

   an enabling act;

   enabling power.

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Etymology

Origin of enabling

First recorded in 1670–80; enable + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“Silicon Labs’ leading embedded wireless connectivity portfolio enhances our technology and IP, enabling greater scale and allowing us to better serve our customers,” Texas Instruments Chief Executive Haviv Ilan said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rare earths are likewise found in every smartphone, enhancing screen performance and enabling the phone to vibrate.

From Barron's

“Silicon Labs’ leading embedded wireless connectivity portfolio enhances our technology and IP, enabling greater scale and allowing us to better serve our customers,” Texas Instruments CEO Haviv Ilan said in a statement.

From Barron's

Data centers in space suddenly made SpaceX—which dramatically reduced costs to reach space by pioneering reusable rockets, enabling the modern space economy—an AI company.

From Barron's

In his memo to staff, Musk said Starship will be capable of landing “massive amounts” of cargo on the moon, enabling the permanent establishment of manufacturing and research facilities.

From MarketWatch

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