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Facilitating

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make (an action or process) easy or easier.

    "The teacher is facilitating a discussion among the students."
  2. 2

    To assist in the progress of (a process or activity).

    "The new software is facilitating the workflow in the office."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'facilitating' is derived from the Latin root 'facilitare', which means 'to make easy'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift towards the modern sense of aiding or assisting in processes or actions.

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