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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Neither Newsom nor his office consented to the mobilization, the lawsuit says. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 This moment offers a first glimpse not just of loyalty, but of the real mobilization strength of each political bloc—Morena and its allies, the opposition, and the Indigenous movement alike. Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Advocates for refugees said the rapid mobilization to allow the Afrikaners to resettle highlighted the administration’s inaction on other refugees, even sometimes in the face of court orders. Zimasa Matiwane, New York Times, 9 May 2025 The Israeli security cabinet is going to convene on Sunday to approve the mobilization of more reserve troops and approve the plans to expand the ground operation. Barak Ravid, Axios, 2 May 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 15 Jun. 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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