facilitator

noun

fa·cil·i·ta·tor fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər

: someone or something that facilitates something

especially : someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision

the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly

Examples of facilitator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Popular on Variety The laissez-faire format for the debate, in which CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash were to act as facilitators and not step in as fact-checkers, was agreed to by both Trump and Biden camps. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 June 2024 In fact, district administrators spent much of Tuesday’s meeting trying to dissuade the School Board from approving a proposal that would cut 162 positions, including 48 instructional facilitators, 24 therapists, and 23 teacher trainers. —

Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024 Both guys are lead ball handlers, the Nets’ primary facilitators. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 This allows users to always stay on top of their journey, as well as keeps teachers and facilitators updated on the learner’s progress. —

Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for facilitator

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