1. plural of capacitation; the process by which sperm cells acquire the ability to fertilize an egg, involving biochemical changes in the sperm membrane.
Usage: biology; reproductive physiology; technical term
2. plural of capacitation; the process of enabling or empowering individuals or groups to develop skills, knowledge, or resources needed to achieve goals.
Usage: development studies; social policy

Examples

• The capacitations of sperm cells occur as they travel through the female reproductive tract.
• Researchers studied the molecular mechanisms underlying capacitations in mammalian reproduction.
• Community development programs focus on the capacitations of marginalized populations.
• Educational initiatives aim at the capacitations of youth in underserved regions.
• The capacitations required for digital literacy have become essential in modern society.