stabilization

noun

Definition of stabilizationnext
as in fixation

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Recent Examples of stabilization Low-Earth orbit operations will likely favor agile, highly maneuverable vehicles capable of complex rendezvous and stabilization tasks. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Grid stabilization with corporate partnerships The complex also links newer installations with existing infrastructure, such as the Swift Air Solar project, under a unified management system. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 The Biden administration first announced the premium stabilization program in July 2024. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The petals of flowers and the brickwork on buildings in the old distillery district are full of crisp detail, and the footage is consistently smooth thanks to the gimbal stabilization. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026 Adjust your camera’s settings If using a dedicated camera (as opposed to a phone camera), turn off image stabilization. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 On the council, Raman gave the DSA some of its biggest policy wins, strengthening renter protections and passing a significant reform to the city’s rent stabilization ordinance. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 This stabilization appears to be connected at least in part to efforts to save butterfly habitats in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 To achieve currency stabilization Romeu proposes dollarizing the Cuban economy. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabilization
fixation
Noun
  • Also key to the president's grass fixation is his love of golf.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Also key to the president’s grass fixation is his love of golf.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fixation

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