n. The act of fanning or blowing.n. The act or process of replacing foul or vitiated air, in any confined space, with pure air; the theory, method, or practice of supplying buildings, ships, mines, chimneys, air-shafts, etc., with pure air.n. Aëration of the blood or the body by means of respiratory organs; admission of air in respiration.n. The act of bringing to notice and discussion; public exposition; free discussion: as, the ventilation of abuses or grievances.n. Utterance; expression; vent.