stabilization (n.)

1881, noun of action from stabilize.

Entries linking to stabilization

1861, originally of ships; probably a back-formation from stability, or else from French stabiliser. Related: Stabilized; stabilizing. Earlier verbs in the same sense were stabilitate (1640s) and simple stable (v.) "make steady or firm, make stable" (c. 1300), from Old French establir.

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Definitions of stabilization

stabilization (n.)

the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable;

he worked for price stabilization for farm products

stabilization means that the product can be handled under atmospheric conditions

wage stabilization is necessary for industrial peace

Synonyms: stabilisation

stabilization (n.)

the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn;

Synonyms: stabilisation

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Dictionary entries near stabilization

SSR

*sta-

stab

Stabat Mater

stability

stabilization

stabilize

stabilizer

stable

stable-boy

staccato