- present participle of facilitate.
facilitating
Americannoun
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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"Barring a massive increase in Australian defence expenditure, for which there is little political appetite, facilitating greater US investment in Australian real estate is widely considered to be the most prudent approach to take."
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
State and local elections officials in California have defended the state’s policies as facilitating voting by as many eligible voters as possible, which they say is more important than a quick count.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
To keep busy, Trump insiders are facilitating negotiations between bondholders and the Rodríguez clan to restructure more than $150 billion in debt owed by the government and the state-owned oil company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Individuals caught accessing as well as facilitating such material can face criminal prosecution, fines and civil action from rights holders.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Writing empowered European societies by facilitating political administration and economic exchanges, motivating and guiding exploration and conquest, and making available a range of information and human experience extending into remote places and times.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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