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.