1. plural of pressurisation; the process of increasing or maintaining pressure in a closed system or container
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'pressurizations'; commonly used in aviation, engineering, and industrial contexts
2. instances or acts of subjecting something to pressure or stress
Usage: figurative use; less common than the technical sense

Examples

• The aircraft's cabin pressurisations are monitored continuously during flight.
• Multiple pressurisations of the system were required to test its integrity.
• Engineers conducted several pressurisations to ensure the pipeline could withstand operational demands.
• The pressurisations of the container were recorded at regular intervals.
• Proper pressurisations are essential for maintaining safe conditions in deep-sea equipment.