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

Paramo was accused of knowingly facilitating the payment scheme with with Tabet, according to a June 3 memo to school board members detailing an internal investigation into Specialized Support Services.

From Los Angeles Times

"The focus on facilitating Ms Booth's return has come at the expense of supporting those who raised concerns," the email said.

From BBC

Scammers used fraudulent documents to create fake identities, facilitating financial transactions and concealing their real identities while engaging victims.

From BBC

The consulate says they are "facilitating all necessary consular assistance".

From BBC

All 19 suspects are in pretrial detention facing charges of facilitating irregular immigration, homicide, assault and torture.

From BBC

Related Words

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• further 
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• simplify 
• speed