facilitation
Americannoun
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the act or process of facilitating.
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Physiology. the lowering of resistance in a neural pathway to an impulse, resulting from previous or simultaneous stimulation.
Etymology
Origin of facilitation
First recorded in 1610–20; facilitate + -ion
Example Sentences
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The ministers also hope India will agree to incorporate a plurilateral agreement on investment facilitation for development, signed by nearly 130 countries, into the organisation's rules.
From Barron's
“But I do think the biggest thing has probably been her passing, her facilitation, as well as her ability to shoot.”
From Los Angeles Times
However, IS-Somalia still "plays a critical role in terms of providing resources, support, and facilitation for other Islamic State affiliates, both in Africa and further afield, like Afghanistan", she explains.
From BBC
"As the ministry, we will also provide significant facilitation to our sector, such as accelerating bureaucratic procedures related to filming locations and the use of historical and cultural sites free of charge," he said.
From Barron's
The rise in arrivals was fueled in part by increased international air capacity, visa facilitation in many nations and "robust" demand from key tourism markets.
From Barron's
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