facilitation

Everyday

1. Making something easier to do or helping it happen. tree →
2. Leading a group discussion or meeting so that everyone can take part and work well. tree →

In the lessons

In school and work, a facilitator leads a group activity, and «facilitation» is that guiding role. In science, «facilitation» can mean one living thing helping another to grow. In the formal exam voice it replaces «help». Phrases: «facilitation of», «trade facilitation».

Examples

• The teacher's facilitation helped every group share ideas. tree →
• Ramps provide the facilitation of access for wheelchair users. tree →
• Good facilitation keeps a meeting on time. tree →
• The new bridge led to the facilitation of trade between towns. tree →
• Some plants grow better because of facilitation by nearby shrubs. tree →
• With careful facilitation, even shy pupils spoke up. tree →

Note

Formal. Verb: facilitate; person: facilitator. In everyday talk people say «help» or «making it easier». Uncountable.