ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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Around 36,000 schools nationwide need heating, ventilation and air conditioning updates, the Government Accountability Office found in a 2020 report, the most recent statistics available.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024
At certain thresholds, they would be required to increase ventilation, notify state officials, or evacuate the rink.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
That meant adding advanced water sprinkler systems and fireproof coatings to the structure, as well as ventilation and fire detection improvements.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024
At certain thresholds, they would be required to increase ventilation, notify state officials, or evacuate the rink.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
That meant adding advanced water sprinkler systems and fireproof coatings to the structure, as well as ventilation and fire detection improvements.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe
(Photo: Courtesy Matt Beer)
Don't miss a moment of the 2024 Tour de France!
—Seb Stott, Outside Online, 6 Aug. 2024
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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