facilitating

American  

[fuh-sil-i-tey-ting] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪ tɪŋ /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of facilitating

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

Mr Ward was found not guilty of facilitating the robbery in October 2008.

From BBC

In cases like this it gives the perception that it is facilitating inconsistency.

From BBC

Gleason praised Google’s commitment to facilitating patient queries of their own data.

From Barron's

Afterward, Coberg texted another deputy thanking him for facilitating the traffic stop and stating that “the kid enjoyed it.”

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesman for China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that "maintaining regular passenger train services is of great significance for facilitating personnel exchanges" between the two countries.

From Barron's

Related Words

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