ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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Reports from the environmental tester and follow-up inspections showed that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system was undersized and blowing insulation into her son’s room, and five windows were put in upside down.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Gordon charged that the bunk beds were not far enough apart and ventilation was poor.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Turn off the furnace, open some windows for ventilation, and contact an HVAC professional.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
The facilities fall under the same state Department of Health Care Access and Information regulations as primary care clinics, though birth centers see healthy families, not sick ones, and don’t need hospital-grade ventilation, said midwife Caroline Cusenza.
—Ronnie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Gordon charged that the bunk beds were not far enough apart and ventilation was poor.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Turn off the furnace, open some windows for ventilation, and contact an HVAC professional.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
The facilities fall under the same state Department of Health Care Access and Information regulations as primary care clinics, though birth centers see healthy families, not sick ones, and don’t need hospital-grade ventilation, said midwife Caroline Cusenza.
—Ronnie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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