Facilitation: meaning, definitions and examples

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facilitation

 

[ fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business meetings

The act of making an action or process easy or easier. It involves guiding a group towards a common goal, helping to overcome obstacles, and ensuring that discussions run smoothly.

Synonyms

assistance, guidance, leadership, support

Examples of usage

  • Facilitation is essential for productive meetings.
  • The facilitation of the workshop was highly effective.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

The process of helping individuals or groups to have constructive conversations and find solutions to problems. It involves creating a safe space for discussions and encouraging active participation.

Synonyms

counseling, intervention, mediation

Examples of usage

  • Therapists often use facilitation techniques to help clients open up.
  • The facilitation of group therapy sessions is crucial for progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "facilitation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 facilitação

🇮🇳 सुविधा

🇩🇪 Erleichterung

🇮🇩 fasilitasi

🇺🇦 сприяння

🇵🇱 ułatwienie

🇯🇵 促進

🇫🇷 facilitation

🇪🇸 facilitación

🇹🇷 kolaylaştırma

🇰🇷 촉진

🇸🇦 تيسير

🇨🇿 usnadnění

🇸🇰 uľahčenie

🇨🇳 促进

🇸🇮 olajšanje

🇮🇸 auðveldanir

🇰🇿 жеңілдету

🇬🇪 ხელშემწყობი

🇦🇿 asanlaşdırma

🇲🇽 facilitación

Word origin

The word 'facilitation' has Latin roots, deriving from the verb 'facilitare', meaning 'to make easy'. The term gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the fields of business management and psychology, as a way to describe the process of easing tasks or discussions. Facilitation has become a key concept in team dynamics and conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of smooth communication and effective problem-solving.

See also: facilitating, facilitator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,454, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.