Facility: meaning, definitions and examples
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facility
[ fəˈsɪlɪti ]
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
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.
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
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:
🇵🇹 instalação
🇮🇳 सुविधा
🇩🇪 Einrichtung
🇮🇩 fasilitas
🇺🇦 об'єкт
🇵🇱 obiekt
🇯🇵 施設
🇫🇷 installation
🇪🇸 instalación
🇹🇷 tesis
🇰🇷 시설
🇸🇦 مرفق
🇨🇿 zařízení
🇸🇰 zariadenie
🇨🇳 设施
🇸🇮 objekt
🇮🇸 aðstaða
🇰🇿 нысана
🇬🇪 საშუალება
🇦🇿 obyekt
🇲🇽 instalación
Word origin
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.