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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

stabilise

IPA: /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something steady or secure, preventing it from changing or falling.

Example: The engineer worked to stabilise the structure after the earthquake.

stabilization

IPA: /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of making something stable or steady, often used in contexts like health, economics, or engineering.

Example: The stabilization of the economy is crucial for long-term growth.

stagnate

IPA: //stæɡˈneɪt//

KK: /stægˈneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop developing or progressing; to remain unchanged or inactive.

Example: If you don't challenge yourself, your skills will stagnate over time.

staid

IPA: /steɪd/

KK: /steɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is serious, calm, and respectable, often in a way that seems old-fashioned or overly formal.

Example: The staid professor rarely showed any emotion during his lectures.

staider

IPA: /ˈsteɪdər/

KK: /ˈsteɪdər/

adjective

Definition: More serious, steady, and respectable than someone or something else.

Example: His staider demeanor made him a trusted leader in the community.

staidness

IPA: /ˈsteɪd.nəs/

KK: /steɪd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being serious, calm, and respectable, often in a way that is dull or unexciting.

Example: Her staidness made her the perfect candidate for the formal event, where excitement was not the goal.

stainability

IPA: //steɪnəˈbɪlɪti//

KK: /steɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being able to hold or retain stains, often used in the context of materials or biological cells.

Example: The stainability of the fabric determines how well it can resist discoloration from spills.

standardise

IPA: /ˈstændəˌdaɪz/

KK: /ˈstændərˌdaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make things the same or similar in order to ensure consistency and uniformity.

Example: The company decided to standardise its procedures across all branches to improve efficiency.

standardised

IPA: /ˈstændəˌdaɪzd/

KK: /ˈstændərdaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Designed in a way that follows a set standard or guideline, ensuring consistency and uniformity.

Example: The company uses standardised procedures to ensure quality in all its products.

verb

Definition: To make something conform to a certain set of criteria or norms, ensuring consistency and uniformity across different instances or examples.

Example: The company standardised its procedures to improve efficiency and quality.

standardize

IPA: /ˈstændəˌdaɪz/

KK: /ˈstændərˌdaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make things the same or similar by following a set rule or guideline.

Example: The company decided to standardize its procedures to improve efficiency.

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