Facility: meaning, definitions and examples

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facility

 

[ fษ™หˆsษชlษชti ]

Context #1 | Noun

place for a specific activity

A facility is a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens. It can refer to a wide range of locations such as hospitals, schools, factories, or sports centers.

Synonyms

building, center, premises.

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Word Description / Examples
facility

A place where a particular activity happens, often equipped with special features or services.

  • The training facility has the latest equipment
  • They built a facility for research and development
building

A general term for any structure with walls and a roof, typically functioning as a place to live, work, or store items.

  • The new office building is almost complete
  • We visited an old building in the city center
premises

Refers to the land and the buildings on it, often used in legal or business contexts.

  • Smoking is not allowed on the premises
  • They are moving their business to new premises
center

Often a more public place where various activities or services are provided, frequently used in the context of community or commercial areas.

  • The community center offers classes and workshops
  • The shopping center has many stores and restaurants

Examples of usage

  • The new facility includes a state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool.
  • The research facility is equipped with the latest technology.
Context #2 | Noun

ease of doing something

Facility can also refer to the ease with which a task can be carried out. It implies skillfulness or ease in doing something.

Synonyms

ability, aptitude, skill.

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facility

Used to describe ease or readiness in performing a task, often with a natural talent or acquired proficiency.

  • She has a facility for learning languages.
  • His facility in solving complex problems is impressive.
skill

Refers to the ability to do something well, usually as a result of practice and knowledge.

  • He acquired new skills through the training program.
  • Her cooking skills are top-notch.
ability

Refers to the power or capacity to do something, often emphasizing inherent capability or competence.

  • He has the ability to understand advanced mathematics.
  • Her ability to stay calm under pressure is remarkable.
aptitude

Used to describe a natural talent or inclination for a particular type of work or activity.

  • She has an aptitude for playing musical instruments.
  • His aptitude for science was evident from a young age.

Examples of usage

  • She has great facility with languages.
  • His facility with numbers makes him a natural accountant.

Translations

Translations of the word "facility" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น instalaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einrichtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fasilitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑ'ั”ะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obiekt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ฝ่จญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท installation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ instalaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tesis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaล™รญzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zariadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎพๆ–ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ objekt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐstaรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝั‹ัะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obyekt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ instalaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'facility' originated from the Latin word 'facilitas', meaning 'ease'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of a place where activities can be carried out easily. The term gained prominence in the 19th century with the rise of industrialization and the need for specialized locations for various functions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,110, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.