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enable

Syllabification: (en·a·ble)
Pronunciation: /enˈābəl/

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Definition of enable

verb

[with object]
  • 1give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something: [with object and infinitive]:the evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions
  • make possible:a number of courses are available to enable an understanding of a broad range of issues
  • 2chiefly Computing make (a device or system) operational; activate.
  • (as adjective, in combination -enabled) adapted for use with the specified application or system:WAP-enabled mobile phones

Derivatives

enablement

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (formerly also as inable): from en-1, in-2, + able

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