stabilization
UK: ˌsteɪ.bɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən | US: ˌsteɪ.bə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən
n. the process of making something stable or steady
n. the state of being stabilized
The word stabilization combines the Latin root stabilis (steady) with the suffix -ization, which indicates a process. The term evolved in scientific and technical contexts to describe the act of making something stable, reflecting its logical progression from physical steadiness to abstract processes (e.g., economic or chemical stabilization).
The stabilization of the patient's condition allowed for further treatment.
Economic stabilization policies aim to reduce inflation and unemployment.
Engineers focused on the stabilization of the bridge after the earthquake.
The chemical compound requires stabilization to prevent degradation.
Political stabilization in the region remains a key goal for diplomats.