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 Twenty years ago, there was terrible loss of life, but also extraordinary international mobilization. Joshua Keating, Vox, 4 Aug. 2024 For the better part of two weeks, Democrats have vented those frustrations to one another over the phone and by text without any serious mobilization against Biden. David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 July 2024 This victory was made possible by the significant mobilization of Jewish voters across the district, particularly in Westchester. Maury Litwack, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024 More:Biden's Wisconsin campaign plans 'massive mobilization effort' centered around CNN debate When factoring in third-party candidates, Trump leads Biden by two percentage points (43% to 40%) in Wednesday's poll. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mobilization 

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Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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. 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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