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
Recent Examples on the Web Speaking at Dream City Church, Kirk called on supporters to convince their fellow conservatives to turn out to vote — blaming low turnout and mobilization on recent state losses for the party. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 7 June 2024 The fund will be used for advertisements and voter mobilization in swing districts. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024 Quick Read Deep Read ( 5 Min. ) May 29, 2024 | Moscow Amid its grinding war of attrition and economic mobilization against Ukraine, Russia is changing fast. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024 Ukraine, with insufficient troops as a mobilization effort stalled for months and short on ammunition as the U.S. Congress delayed a spending bill, has used the strategy out of necessity after Russian forces took the city of Avdiivka in February. Andrew E. Kramer Finbarr O’Reilly, New York Times, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mobilization 

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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 11 Jun. 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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