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
Also, that’s another reason why it’s not really been 10 years of complete normal stability.
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Put your best foot forward and refuse to let your emotions surface in situations that require stability, insight and tough decisions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Pairing these programs provides stability and mobility, accomplishing more together than either approach can provide on their own.
—TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
Nearly 60 percent of respondents, by contrast, had a positive view of the United States, and 61 percent said Washington contributes to peace and stability.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
In more recent years, U.S. policy has focused on trying, and mostly failing, to secure a measure of democracy, political stability and economic development for the Caribbean country.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
Although the Middle East and Ukraine will dominate the G7 gathering, which finishes on Friday, the ministers will also look at ways of strengthening ties with Africa, discuss stability in the Indo-Pacific region and hold debates on issues including cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
—Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Whatever economic stability Russia has been managing to eke out is heavily dependent on its ability to bring in oil revenue.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
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
Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Put your best foot forward and refuse to let your emotions surface in situations that require stability, insight and tough decisions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Pairing these programs provides stability and mobility, accomplishing more together than either approach can provide on their own.
—TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
Nearly 60 percent of respondents, by contrast, had a positive view of the United States, and 61 percent said Washington contributes to peace and stability.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
In more recent years, U.S. policy has focused on trying, and mostly failing, to secure a measure of democracy, political stability and economic development for the Caribbean country.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
Although the Middle East and Ukraine will dominate the G7 gathering, which finishes on Friday, the ministers will also look at ways of strengthening ties with Africa, discuss stability in the Indo-Pacific region and hold debates on issues including cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
—Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Whatever economic stability Russia has been managing to eke out is heavily dependent on its ability to bring in oil revenue.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
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
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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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