facility
/fəˈsɪlɪti/
NOUN
1. Ease or simplicity
The quality or condition of being easy to do, accomplish, or perform; the absence of difficulty.
1.1. Ease of accomplishment
The quality of requiring little effort, difficulty, or complication when performing an action or completing a task.
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Examples
- She completed the assignment with remarkable facility.
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NOUN
2. Skill or dexterity
A natural or acquired ability to perform an action, especially speaking or acting, with skill, talent, or ease.
2.1. Practical skill and proficiency
The ability to perform a particular activity competently, accurately, and with apparent ease.
Synonyms
- adroitness
- aptitude
- dexterity
- efficiency
- expertness
- fluency
- knack
- proficiency
- skill
- skillfulness
- wit
Antonyms
- clumsiness
- inability
- incapability
- incapacity
- incompetence
- ineptness
Examples
- The speaker demonstrated remarkable facility in explaining complex subjects.
- His facility with languages allowed him to communicate with people from different countries.
Related Words
- ability
- capability
- competence
- talent
- expertise
- finesse
- mastery
- resourcefulness
NOUN
3. Physical resources and infrastructure
The physical means, equipment, infrastructure, or locations required to make an activity or public service possible.
3.1. Equipment and resources
Physical tools, equipment, materials, or resources provided to support a particular activity or service.
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Examples
- The research team utilized the advanced laboratory facility for their experiments.
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3.2. Buildings and establishments
A building, complex, or physical location equipped and designed to provide a particular service or accommodate a specific activity.
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Examples
- The new sports facility boasts top-notch equipment for athletes to train.
- The conference facility accommodated a large number of participants for the event.
- The hospital's medical facility provides comprehensive care for patients.
- The production facility underwent upgrades to enhance efficiency and output.
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- premises
- infrastructure
- architecture
- property
- location
- site
NOUN
4. A specialized institution
An institution or establishment specially designed for a particular purpose, such as incarceration, military operations, or scientific experimentation.
4.1. Purpose-specific institutions
An organized establishment or specialized location created to perform a particular function or provide a specific service.
Synonyms
- establishment
- institute
- institution
- complex
- installation
- building
Related Words
- organization
- agency
- enterprise
- center
- laboratory
- prison
- military base
NOUN
5. A toilet or lavatory
A room or installation equipped with a toilet for urination and defecation.
5.1. Restroom facilities
A toilet or lavatory provided for personal sanitation, commonly in a public or shared location.
Synonyms
- toilet
- lavatory
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NOUN
6. Mental weakness and susceptibility
A condition of mental weakness that makes a person unusually susceptible to persuasion or influence against their better interests.
6.1. Gullibility and vulnerability
A state of being easily influenced, persuaded, or taken advantage of because of weakness or lack of judgment.
Synonyms
- credulity
- credulousness
- gullibility
- naivete
- susceptibility
- vulnerability
- weakness
- defenselessness
- helplessness
- powerlessness
Antonyms
Related Words
- exposure
- frailty
- feebleness
- infirmity
- receptiveness
- receptivity
- sensitivity
NOUN
7. Friendliness and affability
The quality of being friendly, approachable, and pleasant in social interactions.
7.1. Pleasant social manner
A friendly and agreeable manner that makes a person easy and pleasant to interact with.
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Antonyms
- disinclination
Related Words
- amiability
- cordiality
- friendliness
- agreeableness
- sociability