firmness

noun

Definition of firmnessnext
1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself

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2
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it

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  1. reliability
  2. determination
  3. stability
  4. decision
  5. strength
  6. resolve
Noun
  • Other benefits include greater speed and reliability.
    Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • From precise surgical movements to the exploration of distant planets, the Harmonic Drive's genius lies in its simplicity, reliability, and precision.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of reliability
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  • In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Explaining the realities of decarbonizing to less expert audiences with strongly held views takes determination, patience and leadership.
    Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of determination
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  • Testers also praised the stability provided by the mid-stiff, high-grade poplar core, which is reinforced by nose-to-tail carbon stringers.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also highlights Upstart's efforts to manage risks associated with its loan portfolio, including credit risk and interest rate fluctuations, to ensure the stability and growth of its marketplace.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of stability
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  • Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day. Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.
    Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • But tomorrow, women will be a part of making this decision.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of decision
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  • Built to its lot lines on all sides, the landmarked tower has a palazzo-type facade that extends from ground to roof, meant to assure of its strength and stability.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But Selzer’s poll could be a sign of Harris’s strength with white voters in that region of the country, which could augur well for her in neighboring Wisconsin.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Once the symptoms of chickenpox resolve, the virus stays in your body in a latent state—meaning the virus is alive but does not cause symptoms.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The official media outlet said leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch, describing it as an expression of North Korea's resolve to respond to external threats to North Korea's security.
    HYUNG-JIN KIM AND KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of resolve
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