sta·bi·lize (st  b -l z )v. sta·bi·lized, sta·bi·liz·ing, sta·bi·liz·es v.tr. 1. To make stable or steadfast. 2. To maintain the stability of (an airplane or ship, for example) by means of a stabilizer. 3. To keep from fluctuating; fix the level of: stabilize prices. v.intr. To become stable, steadfast, or fixed. sta bi·li·zation (-l -zshn) n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | stabilizing - causing to become stable; "the family is one of the great stabilizing elements in society" helpful - providing assistance or serving a useful function |
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