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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Firefighters immediately began rescue efforts while also coordinating fire extinguishment and ventilation of the building.
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
The harvested data is used to activate irrigation, lighting and ventilation to create a self-regulating microclimate.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The shed has built-in ventilation, a window, sturdy flooring, and a padlock-compatible locking mechanism on the door.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The renovation of the high school, which would cut down on congestion and create flexible learning spaces — including a student commons area — also calls for improved lighting, acoustics and ventilation, which studies show can greatly impact student learning, noted Rohlwing.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
The harvested data is used to activate irrigation, lighting and ventilation to create a self-regulating microclimate.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The shed has built-in ventilation, a window, sturdy flooring, and a padlock-compatible locking mechanism on the door.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The renovation of the high school, which would cut down on congestion and create flexible learning spaces — including a student commons area — also calls for improved lighting, acoustics and ventilation, which studies show can greatly impact student learning, noted Rohlwing.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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