stability

4 definitions • 8 examples

a situation in which something is not likely to move or change:

a period of political stability

the state of being firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:

economic and political stability

I’m worried about his mental stability.

a situation in which something such as an economy, company, or system can continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:

There are fears over the stability of the banking system.

economic/political/financial stability

bring/provide/restore stability Large pay awards for executives have been ruled out as the CEO struggles to restore stability at the troubled group.

boost/promote/build stability It is the role of the regulator to promote market confidence and stability.

a situation in which prices or rates do not change much:

price/currency/rate stability Some Americans favour a return to a gold standard to ensure price stability.