fluctuation

UK /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ US /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; an irregular rising and falling.

the fluctuations of the sea

The rolling stock has been specially designed to meet the needs of the fluctuation of traffic in peak and off-peak periods.

2

A wavering; unsteadiness.

fluctuations of opinion

fluctuations of prices

3

In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.

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