Definitions for fluctuation
fluc·tu·a·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fluctuationnoun

   a wave motion

   "the fluctuations of the sea"

2. variation, fluctuationnoun

   an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

3. fluctuation, waveringnoun

   the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

   "he kept a record of price fluctuations"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. fluctuationnoun

   A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.

   the fluctuations of the sea

2. fluctuationnoun

   A wavering; unsteadiness.

3. fluctuationnoun

   The motion or undulation of a fluid collected in a natural or artificial cavity, which is felt when it is subjected to pressure or percussion.

4. Etymology: From fluctuationem, from fluctuare, from fluctus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fluctuationnoun

   Etymology: fluctuatio, Latin; fluctuation, French, from fluctuate.

   1. The alternate motion of the water.

   Its fluctuations are but motions subservient, which winds, storms, shores, shelves, and every interjacency irregulates. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. vii. c. 17.

   They were caused by the impulses and fluctuation of water in the bowels of the earth. John Woodward, Natural History.

   2. Uncertainty; indetermination.

   It will not hinder it from making a proselyte of a person, that loves fluctuation of judgment little enough to be willing to be eased of it by any thing but errour. Boyle.

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1. fluctuation

   Fluctuation refers to the continuous and often irregular variation or change in number, amount, value, position, or level, typically within certain limits. It could relate to changes in economy, weather, emotions, stocks, etc. Generally, fluctuation indicates instability or inconsistency over time.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fluctuationnoun

   a motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; as, the fluctuations of the sea

2. Fluctuationnoun

   a wavering; unsteadiness; as, fluctuations of opinion; fluctuations of prices

3. Fluctuationnoun

   the motion or undulation of a fluid collected in a natural or artifical cavity, which is felt when it is subjected to pressure or percussion

4. Etymology: [L. fluctuatio; cf. F. fluctuation.]

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Irregularity
   • Wave

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fluctuation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fluctuation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of fluctuation in a Sentence

1. Deutsche Bank:

   We do not see increased fluctuation in the core areas of the bank, europe is the region in which we want to expand our market position. Here we want to grow and gain market share. Especially in Europe, we are the first choice for many investment bankers.

2. Chief Executive Joe Kaeser:

   No one at Siemens will leave because of a temporary fluctuation in activity.

3. Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner:

   We can see competition for talent between tech companies in Silicon Valley. It's the usual fluctuation and, yes, Bosch is also suffering in this respect at its research and development centre. But what I do not see as yet is an aggressive lobbying for our automotive experts here in Germany.

4. Lakshheish M Patel:

   Everyday, when there is o major fluctuation in share prices SBI securities web trading platform pages work without any error but other time especially during opening and closing session or sudden fall or rise of share prices its pages become unresponsive. Its a swindler like most brokers

5. Marcelo Montenegro:

   Gold has an erratic, volatile fluctuation, but it is a global security asset.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fluctuation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fluctuation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=fluctuation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluctuation
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=fluctuation