stability
noun [ U ]
uk/stəˈbɪləti/ us ECONOMICS, POLITICS
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.
Compare
instability
ECONOMICS, FINANCE
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.
See also
job stability