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 Definitions of stabilize  [ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz]  

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Definition of 'stabilize' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) stabilize
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.

2.  stabilize
to maintain at a given or unfluctuating level or quantity:
to stabilize rents.

3. (v.i.) stabilize
to become stabilized.

Etymology:  (1860–65; cf. F stabiliser)

Definition of 'stabilize' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) stabilize, stabilise
make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
"The drug stabilized her blood pressure"; "stabilize prices"

2. (verb) brace, steady, stabilize, stabilise
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

3. (verb) stabilize, stabilise
become stable or more stable
"The economy stabilized"


Definition of 'stabilize' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (verb) stabilize
to become or make stable
an effort by the government to stabilize the stock market; It took years for my life to stabilize.



'stabilize' - Nearby Entries  

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