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

The company did raise prices in January and saw stabilization of margins as a result.

From MarketWatch

“On Wednesday, markets were beginning to show some glimmers of stabilization around software stocks,” Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene wrote.

From Barron's

“A sustained move to new highs will likely require broader participation across tech and, at minimum, stabilization in software stocks.”

From Barron's

Allen, whose district includes the Palisades fire zone, has a platform that calls stabilization of the insurance market, which has seen carriers drop policyholders in fire-prone neighborhoods, while cracking down on insurer wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times

While activity is largely being driven by increased government investment, a shift in focus toward domestic demand is also supporting stabilization against an uncertain global backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal