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1. the provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.: 部屋、建物などへの新鮮な空気の供給

通風, 換気, 通気; 換気装置.

Medicine the supply of air to the lungs, especially by artificial means.: 特に人工的な手段による、肺への空気の供給

2. public discussion or examination of an opinion, issue, or complaint.: 意見、争点、抗議の公開の議論や説明

自由な論議, 公開討議; (意見･感情などの)表明, 表出

late Middle English (in the sense ‘current of air’): from Old French, or from Latin ventilatio(n-), from the verb ventilare (see ventilate). ventilation (sense 1) dates from the mid 17th century.