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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The risk was that Romania would slip into the same trap as Slovakia and Hungary, but there appears to have been a strong mobilization of the youth and pro EU vote. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 In Israel, the military has described the recent mobilization as a new tactic to force Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal on its terms. Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 14 May 2025 The safest and most effective way to address neck discomfort is through professional care that combines spinal mobilization with soft tissue work and rehabilitative support. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 May 2025 Explores how film and television can authentically capture the electric energy of mass mobilization. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 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 4 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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