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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The initial mobilization came in the wake of protests following ICE raids in Los Angeles and was unusual in that they were ordered by the Trump administration instead of by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 31 July 2025 The declaration, issued under Executive Order No. 394, allows for the early closure of state offices and the mobilization of emergency resources statewide. Hannah Parry amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 Parnell said that a mobilization of 700 in all to include active, National Guard and reserve forces had been approved. Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 Information about Russia’s foreign and economic policy, as well as military mobilizations can now be classified as secret if its disclosure is deemed harmful to national security. Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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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