mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce mobilization (audio)
1
: the act of mobilizing
2
: the state of being mobilized

Examples of mobilization in a Sentence

called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic
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America and its allies could benefit from providing an effective counter organization to their mobilization. Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The addition of North Korean forces allows Putin to offset battlefield losses without taking the unpopular move of further mobilization while freeing up Russian troops for the front line. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Second, persuasion should be as much a priority as mobilization. Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024 Democrats hoped to channel that energy into their youth voter mobilization efforts. Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mobilization 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mobilization was in 1799

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“Mobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobilization. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

mobilization

noun
mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion
variants also British mobilisation
1
: the act or process of mobilizing
mobilization of glycogen
2
: the state of being mobilized

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