ventilation
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Definition of ventilation
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Examples of ventilation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Caltrans has two personnel at all times monitoring all lighting, ventilation and cameras 24/7/365 from its control center. — Gary Richards, The Mercury News, "New magnetic FasTrak stickers being tried in Southern California: Roadshow," 28 Aug. 2019 The extensive project encompassing solar, lighting, windows, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installations is expected to cost the school district $12.3 million but generate $34 million in savings over the next 30 years. — Julie Gallant, Ramona Sentinel, "District makes strides in energy upgrades," 15 Aug. 2019 Danny, who installs large heating, ventilation and air-condition systems for hotels and data centers nationwide, works Mondays through Fridays and cares for Ari on the weekends. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Music therapy brings unity, hope to family with child on hospice," 10 July 2019 This can increase ventilation and carry away any potentially harmful fumes. — Markham Heid, Time, "Are Paint Fumes a Health Concern? Here's What the Latest Science Says," 5 July 2019 The trade areas with the highest demand currently include precision machining, carpentry, plumbing/heating, electrical and heating ventilation and air conditioning, health technology, and criminal justice and protective services, Markey said. — Abigail Brone, courant.com, "Job fair encourages skilled workers to consider career in teaching at technical schools," 2 July 2019 The apprenticeship offerings include information technology; heating, ventilation and air conditioning, commonly referred to as HVAC; cosmetology; electrical; and human resources. — Jess Nocera, baltimoresun.com, "Howard County high school seniors will participate in new apprenticeship program this fall," 24 June 2019 From plumbing to construction to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), skilled labor jobs are going unfilled. — Jessica Levy, Indianapolis Star, "The need to support HVAC and plumbing careers is getting desperate," 21 June 2019 Seat ventilation is now much more widely available, though this feature is typically reserved for the most expensive trim levels. — Washington Post, "Edmunds: 7 used car tech features that might surprise you," 21 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ventilation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ventilation
ventilation
noun
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Kids Definition of ventilation
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: a system or means of providing fresh air
ventilation
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Medical Definition of ventilation
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
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