Firming: meaning, definitions and examples
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firming
[ หfษหrmษชล ]
skin care
The act of making the skin firmer and more toned, often through the use of specialized products or treatments.
Synonyms
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firming |
The process of making something more solid or stable, often used in finance or business.
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tightening |
Making something more secure or less loose, can refer to physical objects or financial controls.
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toning |
Improving the firmness and appearance of muscles or skin, commonly used in fitness and skincare.
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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.
business
The process of making a business or organization more financially stable and secure.
Synonyms
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firming |
Used when talking about making something more solid or establishing a strong hold, often used in business or finance.
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strengthening |
Used when talking about making something stronger or more powerful, often used in physical training, relationships, or policies.
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stabilizing |
Used when talking about making something steady or preventing it from changing, often used in economics, politics or medicine.
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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:
๐ต๐น firmar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคผเคฌเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช festigen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengencangkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผััะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ utwardzanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผทๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท raffermir
๐ช๐ธ afirmar
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑlaลtฤฑrma
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุฒูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ upevลovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ spevลovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ดง่ด
๐ธ๐ฎ uฤvrstitev
๐ฎ๐ธ styrking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝัาะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรถhkษmlษndirmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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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- 31119 denizen
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- 31122 hierarchic
- 31123 monarchist
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