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ventilation

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
the act of providing or changing the air
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK




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A spokesman for the MTA says it complies with regulations related to air quality, ventilation and workplace safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Workers in underground tunnels and shafts depend on reliable ventilation to survive and work safely.

From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026

“Digital attacks on physical systems create physical problems,” said Gianni Cuozzo, chief executive of Exein, an Italian startup that embeds security software into microchips used in devices from televisions to vending machines and ventilation systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

As the temperature climbed this week, the government reintroduced measures to help workers most exposed to the heat: either those baking outside, like farmers and construction workers, or those indoors with poor ventilation.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

There was an air conditioner for cooling and ventilation.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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