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facilitating by
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "facilitating by" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe the act of making something easier through a specific method or means, but it lacks clarity without additional context. Example: "The team is facilitating by providing resources and support to ensure project success."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
No parent wants to think of their child out on their own being drunk and vulnerable, but effectively that is what we could be facilitating by giving alcohol as a reward.
News & Media
The strengthening of nanostructured hierarchical surfaces and fiber matrix interfaces/interphases is facilitating by fiber/matrix surface modification techniques, i.e., polymer sizings, chemical/dry treatments, and/or inclusion of various nano-additives at the composites interface.
Facilitating by space decomposition, the lower and upper membership functions (LUMFs) can be locally represented in terms of the convex combinations of some local basis functions whose coefficients can be obtained via evaluating them at the boundaries of the subspaces decomposed.
Science
A system for data-tracking and long-term follow-up (with implicit resource implications) was identified as facilitating by 16 respondents (12.8%).
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
These are voluntary returns facilitated by DIBP".
News & Media
Everything was here, facilitated by the Silk Road.
News & Media
(The meetings were facilitated by a Harvard Medical School Media Fellowship).
News & Media
That is commercial success facilitated by academic skills and inputs.
News & Media
But the REF is supported and facilitated by these managers.
News & Media
The interview was facilitated by the human rights group Reprieve.
News & Media
Whatever the office politics, this move is facilitated by success.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "facilitating by". Opt for the more grammatically sound and widely accepted "facilitated by" or other alternatives like "enabled by".
Common error
A common mistake is to use "facilitating by" when the passive form "facilitated by" is required. Remember that "facilitate" typically needs an object; something is being facilitated by something else.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "facilitating by" attempts to describe how something is being made easier. However, it is grammatically incorrect as it misses the mark by misusing the active vs passive voice. Ludwig AI confirms that "facilitating by" is incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
50%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "facilitating by" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI analysis reveals that the correct and widely accepted form is ""facilitated by"". Although examples of "facilitating by" exist, they are infrequent and appear to stem from errors in writing rather than established usage. Alternative phrases such as "enabled by", "helped by", and "made possible by" offer clearer and more grammatically sound ways to convey the intended meaning. Always prioritize grammatical accuracy and clarity in writing, and avoid using "facilitating by".
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
facilitated by
This is a standard and grammatically correct passive construction.
enabled by
Replaces "facilitating" with "enabled", providing a direct synonym.
helped by
Offers a simpler and more common way to express assistance.
supported by
Focuses on the idea of providing support or backing.
made possible by
Emphasizes that something is achievable due to a specific factor.
assisted by
Similar to "helped by" but slightly more formal.
promoted by
Highlights the idea of advancement or encouragement.
advanced by
Focuses on making progress through a particular means.
improved by
Highlights the enhancement or betterment resulting from something.
eased by
Implies making something less difficult or burdensome.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "facilitate" in a sentence?
The verb "facilitate" typically requires an object and is often followed by "by". For example, "The process was "facilitated by" new software" is correct, while "facilitating by" is generally not.
Is "facilitating by" grammatically correct?
No, "facilitating by" is not considered grammatically correct. The correct phrasing is usually ""facilitated by"", which uses the passive voice.
What are some alternatives to the phrase "facilitating by"?
Instead of "facilitating by", you can use phrases like "enabled by", "helped by", or "made possible by". These alternatives provide clearer and more grammatically accepted ways to express the same idea.
How does "facilitated by" differ from "facilitating by"?
"Facilitated by" is the passive voice construction, indicating that something is being made easier by something else. "Facilitating by" is not standard English and should be avoided. The former is correct, while the latter is not.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
89%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested