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Definition facility in American English

facility noun

noun
/fəˈsɪləti/
1

something such as a room or piece of equipment that is provided at a place for people to use

Example

There are plans to improve the restroom facilities at the bus station.

Example

Does the company offer any facilities for staff with young children?

1.1

a polite way of saying "bathroom" or "toilet"

Example

All the rooms have private facilities.

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2

a special feature of a particular tool, system, etc.

Example

The software has the facility to produce high-quality graphics.

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Example

He works at the company's manufacturing facility in Texas.

Example

Haynes was taken to a psychiatric facility for evaluation.

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4

a natural ability to do something well

Example

He has a facility for languages.

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Definition facility in American English