Definition of STABILIZATION

stabilization

Meanings

Plural: stabilizations

Noun

  • the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable
    • "he worked for price stabilization for farm products"
    • "wage stabilization is necessary for industrial peace"
    • "stabilization means that the product can be handled under atmospheric conditions"
  • the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn
  • The process of stabilizing.
  • The result of being stabilized.
  • A preliminary medical process for sick or injured people to attempt to keep their medical condition from deteriorating too much and too quickly before being treated in depth at a medical facility.

Origin / Etymology

From stabilize + -ation.

Synonyms

stabilisation

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