firmness

noun

Definition of firmnessnext
1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself

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2
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it

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  1. reliability
  2. determination
  3. stability
  4. decision
  5. strength
  6. resolve
Noun
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • What is National News Literacy Week? National News Literacy Week is a public awareness campaign aimed at advancing student's ability to critically examine the reliability and credibility of news.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • But the tribunal was not counting on the determination of Kaechele, who swiftly appealed its decision in the supreme court.
    Elizabeth Fortescue, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Nuclear power must be seen in a new light: as a versatile foundation for clean firm power generation, pink hydrogen production, and industrial heat—all while guaranteeing grid stability.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Jurgen Klopp’s seismic announcement at the start of 2024 threatened to derail Liverpool’s stability as the club had to come to terms with losing their greatest manager of the modern era.
    Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of stability
Noun
  • Elite video gamers seem to have lightning-fast reaction times and make split-second decisions, but even their thoughts max out at ten bits every second.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Then on December 26, 2024, the full Fifth Circuit Court reversed the three-judge panel’s decision, making this new deadline nonenforceable for now.
    Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Ensuring strengths in all three makes for a great corporate all-rounder, but technology is an area where skills change regularly, and organizations need guidance.
    Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • It was forced to govern in coalition as the opposition doubled its strength in Parliament.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Though the Red Wings still had the lead, that next goal was going to be huge one way or another, either showing some key resolve for Detroit or putting it in its head about letting an early lead slip.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Yet viewers admire Oz’s aptitude to survive, his unmerciful resolve.
    Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
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