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fluctuation
[fluhk-choo-ey-shuhn]
noun
continual change from one point or condition to another.
wavelike motion; undulation.
Genetics.a body variation due to environmental factors and not inherited.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonfluctuation noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fluctuation1
Example Sentences
The firm said this protected the island against fluctuations in oil and gas prices caused by factors like the Ukraine war.
Although a little bit of fluctuation from month to month is normally seen, the government said it was clear the numbers waiting were on a downward trend.
Her family remember intense fluctuations in her mood around this time.
Before long, she was able to do this with music recorded live in a studio with natural fluctuations, complex instrumentation and syncopation, meaning different beats were emphasized in different measures, Cook explained.
Although markets recovered somewhat after Trump’s 90-day pause on the tariffs, the recent fluctuations have left investors wondering if bonds still deserve a spot in their portfolios.
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When To Use
Fluctuation is continual change.It’s a noun form of the verb fluctuate, meaning to continually change or shift back and forth.Fluctuation is most commonly used in the context of abstract or intangible things that frequently change, such as temperature, the stock market, or someone’s mood.Example: The fluctuation of the volume on my TV is really annoying—it gets louder during commercials and then it gets quiet again when the show comes back on.
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