facility

/fəˈsɪlɪti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The physical means or contrivances to make something (especially a public service) possible; the required equipment, infrastructure, location etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phương tiện vật chất hoặc thiết bị để làm cho điều gì đó có thể

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Transport facilities in Bangkok are not sufficient to prevent frequent traffic collapses during rush hour.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A building or campus specially designed for a specific purpose, such as incarceration, military use, or scientific experimentation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tòa nhà hoặc khuôn viên được thiết kế đặc biệt cho một mục đích cụ thể

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “facility” mean?

The physical means or contrivances to make something (especially a public service) possible; the required equipment, infrastructure, location etc.

Is “facility” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.