IPA: /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
KK: /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/
Definition: To make something steady or secure, preventing it from changing or falling.
Example: The engineer worked to stabilise the structure after the earthquake.
IPA: /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: //stæɡˈneɪt//
KK: /stægˈneɪt/
Definition: To stop developing or progressing; to remain unchanged or inactive.
Example: If you don't challenge yourself, your skills will stagnate over time.
IPA: /steɪd/
KK: /steɪd/
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.
IPA: /ˈsteɪdər/
KK: /ˈsteɪdər/
Definition: More serious, steady, and respectable than someone or something else.
Example: His staider demeanor made him a trusted leader in the community.
IPA: /ˈsteɪd.nəs/
KK: /steɪd.nəs/
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.
IPA: //steɪnəˈbɪlɪti//
KK: /steɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
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.
IPA: /ˈstændəˌdaɪz/
KK: /ˈstændərˌdaɪz/
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.
IPA: /ˈstændəˌdaɪzd/
KK: /ˈstændərdaɪzd/
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.
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.
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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