Facility
/fəˈsɪləti/
Definitions
3 meaningsA place or building that serves a specific purpose.
/fəˈsɪləti/
A place or building used for a particular purpose or activity.
The new research facility will attract scientists from around the world.
💡 Simply: It's like a place, like a building or a spot, that helps you do something. Like a school is a learning facility or a swimming pool is a swimming facility. It makes things easier.
👶 For kids: A facility is a place that helps you do something, like a playground or a library.
More Examples
The resort boasts excellent recreational facilities, including tennis courts and a golf course.
The factory is a large facility dedicated to the production of electronics.
How It's Used
"The company invested heavily in a new manufacturing facility."
"The hospital is a modern facility with advanced equipment."
"The university's sports facility includes a gym and a swimming pool."
An aptitude or skill for doing something easily and well.
/fəˈsɪləti/
An ability to do something easily and well.
His facility with numbers made him a successful accountant.
💡 Simply: It's like having a knack for something. If you have a facility for music, that means it's easy for you to play an instrument or understand music.
👶 For kids: It's like being really good at doing something without trying too hard.
More Examples
The artist's facility in capturing emotions on canvas was remarkable.
She demonstrated a remarkable facility for problem-solving.
How It's Used
"She has a natural facility for languages."
"He showed great facility in handling the difficult situation."
Something that allows or makes something easier.
/fəˈsɪləti/
Something that makes an action or process easier.
The online portal provides a facility for managing accounts.
💡 Simply: It's something that helps make something easier. Like a button on your phone is a 'facility' that makes a process easy.
👶 For kids: Something that helps you do something easily.
More Examples
The app includes a facility for real-time communication.
The new payment system provides a facility for quick transactions.
How It's Used
"The new software provides a facility for creating reports."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
at your facility
Describes something available or located at the place you are using.
"We offer a wide range of services at your facility."
From Old French *facilité* (ease, readiness), from Latin *facilitas* (ease, affability), from *facilis* (easy, from *facere*, to do, make).
The word 'facility' has been used since the late 14th century, initially referring to ease or readiness. The sense of a building or place came later.
Memory tip
Think of a place that *facilitates* a specific activity.
Word Origin
"easy"