Firming: meaning, definitions and examples

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firming

[ˈfɜːrmɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

skin care

The act of making the skin firmer and more toned, often through the use of specialized products or treatments.

Synonyms

tightening, toning.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
firming	The process of making something more solid or stable, often used in finance or business. The company's new strategy is aimed at firming its market position The central bank's policies are focused on firming the economy
tightening	Making something more secure or less loose, can refer to physical objects or financial controls. She is tightening the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling The government is tightening regulations to prevent fraud
toning	Improving the firmness and appearance of muscles or skin, commonly used in fitness and skincare. Toning exercises can help improve muscle definition This lotion is designed for toning the skin and increasing its elasticity

Word

Description / Examples

firming

The process of making something more solid or stable, often used in finance or business.

The company's new strategy is aimed at firming its market position
The central bank's policies are focused on firming the economy

tightening

Making something more secure or less loose, can refer to physical objects or financial controls.

She is tightening the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling
The government is tightening regulations to prevent fraud

toning

Improving the firmness and appearance of muscles or skin, commonly used in fitness and skincare.

Toning exercises can help improve muscle definition
This lotion is designed for toning the skin and increasing its elasticity

Examples of usage

Regular firming treatments can help improve the elasticity of the skin.
She noticed a significant difference in the firmness of her skin after using the new firming cream.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

business

The process of making a business or organization more financially stable and secure.

Synonyms

stabilizing, strengthening.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
firming	Used when talking about making something more solid or establishing a strong hold, often used in business or finance. The company is firming up its plans for expansion After the announcement, the prices are firming
strengthening	Used when talking about making something stronger or more powerful, often used in physical training, relationships, or policies. He is focusing on strengthening his muscles They are strengthening their friendship through regular meetups
stabilizing	Used when talking about making something steady or preventing it from changing, often used in economics, politics or medicine. The government is taking measures for stabilizing the economy The medicine helps in stabilizing the patient's condition

Word

Description / Examples

firming

Used when talking about making something more solid or establishing a strong hold, often used in business or finance.

The company is firming up its plans for expansion
After the announcement, the prices are firming

strengthening

Used when talking about making something stronger or more powerful, often used in physical training, relationships, or policies.

He is focusing on strengthening his muscles
They are strengthening their friendship through regular meetups

stabilizing

Used when talking about making something steady or preventing it from changing, often used in economics, politics or medicine.

The government is taking measures for stabilizing the economy
The medicine helps in stabilizing the patient's condition

Examples of usage

The firming of the company's financial position was a result of careful planning and cost-cutting measures.
The firming of their business strategy helped them weather the economic downturn.

Translations

Translations of the word "firming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 firmar

🇮🇳 मज़बूत करना

🇩🇪 festigen

🇮🇩 mengencangkan

🇺🇦 зміцнення

🇵🇱 utwardzanie

🇯🇵 強化する

🇫🇷 raffermir

🇪🇸 afirmar

🇹🇷 sıkılaştırma

🇰🇷 강화

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 upevňování

🇸🇰 spevňovanie

🇨🇳 紧致

🇸🇮 učvrstitev

🇮🇸 styrking

🇰🇿 нығайту

🇬🇪 გამაგრება

🇦🇿 möhkəmləndirmə

🇲🇽 afirmar

Etymology

The word 'firming' originates from the verb 'firm,' which has been in use since the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'ferme,' meaning 'strong' or 'secure.' Over time, 'firming' has evolved to encompass various meanings, from skin care to business management.

See also: confirm, firm, firmament, firmly, firmness, firms, infirm, unfirmly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,120 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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31117 perky
31118 innervate
31119 denizen
31120 firming
31121 disdaining
31122 hierarchic
31123 monarchist
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