mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce mobilization (audio)
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1
: the act of mobilizing
2
: the state of being mobilized

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called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic
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The next chief executive will need to accelerate growth, improve deposit mobilization and returns, and rebuild confidence around governance and senior-management stability, global brokerage Nomura said in a report on Sunday. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The training triggers a strong response in the bloodstream, increasing the mobilization of proteins and molecules in the hours following exercise. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 The event will raise money for Latino Victory Project and Onward Together, nonprofit groups that work on voter mobilization and getting people involved in the political process. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Russian parliamentary elections take place next month, and there has been speculation about a fresh mobilization despite a 2022 draft triggering protests and an exodus of young men. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilization

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First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mobilization was in 1799

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mobilization

noun
mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion
variants also British mobilisation
ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce mobilization (audio)
1
: the act or process of mobilizing
mobilization of glycogen
2
: the state of being mobilized

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