Stabilizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stabilizing

 

[ ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɪŋ ]

Context #1

in science

To make or become stable, steadfast, or firm.

Synonyms

secure, steady, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • Adding more support beams to the structure helped in stabilizing the building.
  • By stabilizing the temperature, the scientist was able to prevent the chemical reaction from escalating.
Context #2

in economics

The action of making something less likely to change or fail.

Synonyms

balancing, calming, settling

Examples of usage

  • The government implemented policies aimed at stabilizing the currency exchange rate.
  • Stabilizing the market prices was essential for the stability of the economy.

Translations

Translations of the word "stabilizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estabilizando

🇮🇳 स्थिर करना

🇩🇪 stabilisierend

🇮🇩 menstabilkan

🇺🇦 стабілізуючий

🇵🇱 stabilizowanie

🇯🇵 安定化

🇫🇷 stabilisant

🇪🇸 estabilizando

🇹🇷 dengelenme

🇰🇷 안정시키는

🇸🇦 تثبيت

🇨🇿 stabilizující

🇸🇰 stabilizujúci

🇨🇳 稳定

🇸🇮 stabilizacija

🇮🇸 stöðugleiki

🇰🇿 тұрақтандыру

🇬🇪 სტაბილიზაცია

🇦🇿 sabitləşdirmə

🇲🇽 estabilizando

Word origin

The word 'stabilizing' is derived from the verb 'stabilize,' which originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'stabilis,' meaning 'firm' or 'steady.' The concept of stabilization has been crucial in various fields such as science, economics, and engineering, where maintaining stability and equilibrium are essential for success and progress.

See also: destabilize, stabilization, stabilizer.