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.
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The potential for linking Argentine talent to Uruguay’s economic stability and Brazil’s now soaring state financing schemes remains large.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2024
The large size of the cave is not surprising, due to the moon’s lower gravity and the effects this can have on the lava tubes’ stability, with larger caves being able to form with less risk of collapsing, said Hayne, who is a coauthor of the 2022 study but was not involved with the new research.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 July 2024
The county has struggled to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma to increase homeless services to other parts of Pierce County.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 July 2024
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have pursued a rapprochement with Iran, calculating that direct dialogue and economic ties are the best way to preserve regional stability.
—Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2024
The large size of the cave is not surprising, due to the moon’s lower gravity and the effects this can have on the lava tubes’ stability, with larger caves being able to form with less risk of collapsing, said Hayne, who is a coauthor of the 2022 study but was not involved with the new research.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 July 2024
The county has struggled to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma to increase homeless services to other parts of Pierce County.
—Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 July 2024
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have pursued a rapprochement with Iran, calculating that direct dialogue and economic ties are the best way to preserve regional stability.
—Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 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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