facilitator
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tor
fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər 
: someone or something that facilitates something
especially
: someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision
the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly
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The group worked with the developer to hash out the benefits agreement — which includes direct payments to the neighborhoods and assurances on security, traffic and other topics — with the city's economic development cabinet acting as facilitator.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2024
The certification process starts with a mosque member assigned as facilitator for MUHSEN, followed by an online survey gauging congregants’ needs.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2024
The certification process starts with a mosque member assigned as facilitator for MUHSEN, followed by an online survey gauging congregants’ needs.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for facilitator
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“Facilitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitator. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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