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
  • In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Climate & Environment California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project Nov. 21, 2024 Supporters, who included business advocates and local water officials, said the project will ensure the reliability of supplies to protect Southern California’s economy.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • These early experiences built the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, hard work and determination.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of determination
Noun
  • This stability contributes to their longevity—globular clusters can be billions of years old, and as such, many of them comprise very old stars.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Mixing the stability of teams’ established businesses with the volatility of tech moonshots proved high-risk.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of stability
Noun
  • Alabama had several ugly losses this season, but the committee and many analysts cited their record over Top 25 competition as justification for the decision.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement High School Sports Seven Narbonne football players declared ineligible; more sanctions loom Nov. 20, 2024 Manuel said everything has taken a toll on him, leading to his decision to step down as football coach but continue as a teacher at the school.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of decision
Noun
  • For example, effectively exfoliating the body of dead skin may require a higher strength of salicylic acid than what’s found in facial products, or even an entirely different ingredient that isn’t recommended for the face.
    Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Giants have had some outstanding pitching performances in recent years, but clutch hitting has not been a team strength.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Living in a complex with neighbors facing substance abuse and mental health struggles tested his resolve.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Nowhere was this more evident than in Brazil, where, under conditions ever-challenging, the Enstone outfit managed to maintain composure to secure a stunning double podium—a sense of resolve that also reverberates through the words of their Team Principal, Oliver Oakes.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
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