stabilization

American  

[stey-buh-li-zey-shuhn] / ˌsteɪ bə lɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of stabilizing or the state of being stabilized.

2. Also called stabilization process.  Photography. a process for making temporary black-and-white prints using special sensitized paper stabilization paper that can be rapidly processed through one or two solutions that quickly develop and stabilize the nonpermanent image.

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Other Word Forms

• restabilization noun

Etymology

Origin of stabilization

First recorded in 1920–25; stabilize + -ation

Example Sentences

"I feel very confident that we have a number of nation states acceptable to all sides in this who are willing to step forward and be a part of that stabilization force," Rubio said.

From Barron's

The top priorities are boosting domestic demand and supporting social welfare, while property market stabilization has slipped down the agenda.

From Barron's

"It is the factor that ensures they can attach properly in the first place. Without that initial stabilization, the system stalls."

From Science Daily

Kessinger noted that Confluent shares could have likely appreciated to the deal value if Confluent posted several strong quarters in a row and showed “some stabilization in cloud growth.”

From Barron's

When it was first introduced a few years ago, this “stabilization” provision overruled a prior formula that increased benefits more slowly.

From The Wall Street Journal