facility

noun

Definition of facilitynext
as in building
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city is known for its outstanding medical facilities

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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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