facilitating

[fuh-sil-i-tey-ting]

noun

1. the act or process of making something easier or helping it along.

   Warehouse management is costly and complex, so the facilitating of safe, precise storage and retrieval is paramount.

2. the act or process of leading or moderating a discussion, especially as a person trained to do so.

   His degree in social work, law practice, and counseling experience have been valuable in the facilitating of a support group for lawyers with depression.

adjective

1. making something easier or helping it along.

   Jack Goody argued that writing "is a tool, an amplifier, a facilitating device” that helps people organize and reflect on information.

2. leading or moderating a discussion, especially as a person trained to do so.

   I was part of a large group of teachers working with facilitating consultant Ms. Allen on a strategic arts education plan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of facilitating¹

First recorded in 1600–10; facilitat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; facilitat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

Egypt, which played a major role alongside the U.S. in facilitating the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, is pushing Hamas to disarm by itself as part of the peace plan.

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Hubler could make hundreds of millions facilitating the idiocy of Morgan Stanley’s customers.

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But Cruz accused Nigerian officials of "ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists".

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Although Ballmer did invest millions in Aspiration, it is not known whether he was aware of or played a role in facilitating the company’s deal with Leonard.

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He said this included facilitating peaceful protest and maintaining peace.

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Related Words

• aid 
• ease 
• expedite 
• further 
• help 
• promote 
• simplify 
• speed