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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Hager finished his 35-year military career as deputy commanding general for operations, Cyber National Mission Force and mobilization assistant to the commander for USCYBERCOM. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 For Republicans, Cruz's victory would be a reminder that strong grassroots mobilization and a clear ideological message can still win the day in competitive states. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Now, the campaign is treating them as persuasion targets as much as mobilization targets. Charlotte Alter/philadelphia, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 Research from Spain echoed these findings, linking rises in sexist attitudes and support for far-right parties to backlash against feminist mobilization efforts. Corinne Post, Forbes, 27 Oct. 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 16 Nov. 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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