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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Travel photographers told National Geographic the best way to capture the northern lights is by using a wide-angle lens and a tripod for stability.
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
With both sides of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability in check, the market still felt comfortable rooting for an interest rate cut down the line.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 7 June 2025
Moreover, Mercury and Jupiter will enter Cancer, bringing an influx of emotional energy to your second house of stability, finances and values, which also shifts your focus in the process.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
With both sides of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability in check, the market still felt comfortable rooting for an interest rate cut down the line.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 7 June 2025
Moreover, Mercury and Jupiter will enter Cancer, bringing an influx of emotional energy to your second house of stability, finances and values, which also shifts your focus in the process.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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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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