stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural stabilities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable: such as
a
: the strength to stand or endure : firmness
b
: the property of a body that causes it when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition
c
: resistance to chemical change or to physical disintegration
2
: residence for life in one monastery
Examples of stability in a Sentence
the country's political and economic stability
Test the platform for stability before using it.
There are some questions about the applicant's mental stability.
Recent Examples on the Web
The annual gathering will take place as several conflicts threaten global financial stability, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza.
—
Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The only workarounds that seem to improve stability involve manually downclocking or undervolting Intel’s processors.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
But that stability hasn’t stopped Miami from exploring potential additions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Part of what likely is happening is that people are looking for extra stability, too, as trust between companies and their employers wanes during a time of layoffs in concentrated sectors.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Preventing evictions is tied to overall housing stability, advocates say.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Under such circumstances, integrating Ukraine into the bloc would go a long way toward securing regional stability.
—Célia Belin, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Trust your instincts, and come up with innovative plans that offer stability.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The relative stability of the East Coast fault system is due to its geological age: Its rocks formed hundreds of millions of years before rocks on the West Coast.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The only workarounds that seem to improve stability involve manually downclocking or undervolting Intel’s processors.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
But that stability hasn’t stopped Miami from exploring potential additions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Part of what likely is happening is that people are looking for extra stability, too, as trust between companies and their employers wanes during a time of layoffs in concentrated sectors.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Preventing evictions is tied to overall housing stability, advocates say.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Under such circumstances, integrating Ukraine into the bloc would go a long way toward securing regional stability.
—Célia Belin, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Trust your instincts, and come up with innovative plans that offer stability.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The relative stability of the East Coast fault system is due to its geological age: Its rocks formed hundreds of millions of years before rocks on the West Coast.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural stabilities
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable
emotional stability
chemical stability
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