soundness
pronunciation
How to pronounce soundness in British English:
UK [saʊndnəs]
How to pronounce soundness in American English:
US [saʊndnəs]
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- Noun:
- a state or condition free from damage or decay
- the quality of being prudent and sensible
- the firmness and tone of healthy tissue
Word Origin
- soundness (n.)
- late 14c., from sound (adj.) + -ness.
Example
- 1. A stability regime focused solely on the safety and soundness of firms would be myopic .
- 2. As recent events have shown , the simple fear of a default or of a restructuring of public debt would endanger the soundness of the financial system , triggering capital flight .
- 3. Last year 's results noted relatively low capital-to-asset ratios generally considered a measure of soundness among chinese banks .
- 4. Mr paulson 's promise did not resolve the uncertainty owners and creditors faced about the soundness of their own investment .
- 5. Some argue that an agency focused on consumers , not overall safety and soundness , could make the financial system less stable .