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facilitation

[/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: facilitações
facilitação
1. The action of making something easier or helping to bring about an outcome
The facilitation of trade between countries promotes economic growth.
A facilitação do comércio entre países promove o crescimento econômico.
2. The process of helping a group to work together effectively, typically by a neutral third party
The team leader's facilitation of the discussion helped resolve the conflict.
A facilitação da discussão pelo líder da equipe ajudou a resolver o conflito.
3. In neuroscience, the lowering of the threshold for neural firing
Facilitation occurs when repeated stimuli lower the resistance to neural transmission.
A facilitação ocorre quando estímulos repetidos reduzem a resistência à transmissão neural.
Synonyms
enablementassistancesupportfurtherance
Antonyms
hindranceobstructionimpediment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
facilitação
Most commonly used term in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
facilitação
Standard usage in corporate and institutional settings
Portugal
facilitação
Used in formal contexts; sometimes 'facilitador' is preferred when referring to the role

Related Idioms & Phrases

facilitation of communication
group facilitation
process facilitation
knowledge facilitation
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