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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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In fact, with more Chinese students eyeing the stability and benefits of government jobs, some even wonder if an overseas education might damage their chances of such a career.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Putting other people ahead of your own health and well-being and financial stability exists.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
The study, published in September, acknowledges that forcing students to switch schools can be harmful but highlights potential positives in terms of educational opportunities and financial stability of the overall district.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Nov. 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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