What does vibration mean?
Definitions for vibration
vaɪˈbreɪ ʃənvi·bra·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
vibration, quiver, quiveringnoun
the act of vibrating
shaking, shakiness, trembling, quiver, quivering, vibration, palpitationnoun
a shaky motion
"the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"
oscillation, vibrationnoun
(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
vibration, vibenoun
a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
"that place gave me bad vibrations"; "it gave me a nostalgic vibe"
Wiktionary
vibrationnoun
The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated
vibrationnoun
Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position
vibrationnoun
A single complete vibrating motion
vibrationnoun
An instinctively sensed emotional aura or atmosphere; vibes
Etymology: From vibration, from vibratio, from vibro; see vibrate.
Wikipedia
Vibration
Vibration is a mechanical phenomenon whereby oscillations occur about an equilibrium point. The word comes from Latin vibrationem ("shaking, brandishing"). The oscillations may be periodic, such as the motion of a pendulum—or random, such as the movement of a tire on a gravel road. Vibration can be desirable: for example, the motion of a tuning fork, the reed in a woodwind instrument or harmonica, a mobile phone, or the cone of a loudspeaker. In many cases, however, vibration is undesirable, wasting energy and creating unwanted sound. For example, the vibrational motions of engines, electric motors, or any mechanical device in operation are typically unwanted. Such vibrations could be caused by imbalances in the rotating parts, uneven friction, or the meshing of gear teeth. Careful designs usually minimize unwanted vibrations. The studies of sound and vibration are closely related. Sound, or pressure waves, are generated by vibrating structures (e.g. vocal cords); these pressure waves can also induce the vibration of structures (e.g. ear drum). Hence, attempts to reduce noise are often related to issues of vibration. Machining vibrations are common in the process of subtractive manufacturing.
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vibration
Vibration is a mechanical phenomenon where oscillations occur about an equilibrium point. It is a rapid back-and-forth movement, potentially caused by a variety of different sources, such as an external force, a structural defect, or an inherent frequency within a system. Vibration can be found in many aspects of the physical world, including structures and machinery, as well as in biological systems.
Webster Dictionary
Vibrationnoun
the act of vibrating, or the state of being vibrated, or in vibratory motion; quick motion to and fro; oscillation, as of a pendulum or musical string
Vibrationnoun
a limited reciprocating motion of a particle of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from its position of equilibrium, when that equilibrium has been disturbed, as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical notes, or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear. The path of the particle may be in a straight line, in a circular arc, or in any curve whatever
Etymology: [L. vibratio: cf. F. vibration.]
Wikidata
Vibration
Vibration is a mechanical phenomenon whereby oscillations occur about an equilibrium point. The oscillations may be periodic such as the motion of a pendulum or random such as the movement of a tire on a gravel road. Vibration is occasionally "desirable". For example the motion of a tuning fork, the reed in a woodwind instrument or harmonica, or mobile phones or the cone of a loudspeaker is desirable vibration, necessary for the correct functioning of the various devices. More often, vibration is undesirable, wasting energy and creating unwanted sound – noise. For example, the vibrational motions of engines, electric motors, or any mechanical device in operation are typically unwanted. Such vibrations can be caused by imbalances in the rotating parts, uneven friction, the meshing of gear teeth, etc. Careful designs usually minimize unwanted vibrations. The study of sound and vibration are closely related. Sound, or "pressure waves", are generated by vibrating structures; these pressure waves can also induce the vibration of structures. Hence, when trying to reduce noise it is often a problem in trying to reduce vibration.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Vibration
A continuing periodic change in displacement with respect to a fixed reference. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vibration in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vibration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of vibration in a Sentence
Christopher Darlington Morley:
In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibration of beauty.
The project offered many solutions that differed to other previous projects, for example the idea of the ground sensor is very effective and new in this field. The system works on directing the people by voice commands and vibration commands.
Before I had even touched down in Ghana, the energy I felt as I got closer to Birthright AFRICA, I felt a rush, a vibration, and it was so strong, it felt like something was pulling me towards the country. It felt surreal.
The every-day cares and duties which men call drudgery are the weights and counterpoises of the clock of Time, giving its pendulum a true vibration, and its hands a regular motion; and when they cease to hang upon the wheels, the pendulum no longer sways, the hands no longer move, the clock stands still.
Africanized( honey bee) colony is a whole different ballgame and the way they are managed and behave, especially when you are dealing with that species of honeybee, absolutely, the vibration of a lawnmower, the vibration of a weed eater, kids banging or stomping around close by -- they will get defensive.
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