fluctuation
noun
continual change from one point or condition to another.
fluctuations
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pluralof fluctuation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Despite these fluctuations, Musk has solidly established himself as the wealthiest person in the world, both now and compared to previous eras.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
With individual bonds, investors can generally look through those interim price fluctuations because they know the price the bonds will mature at, said Cooper Howard, director of fixed income research and strategy with Charles Schwab.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Elsewhere, defending champion Alcaraz overcame fluctuations in form to beat Jaume Munar and reach the Japan Open final.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
That result raised a larger question: Could quantum vacuum fluctuations also be used to control macroscopic quantum states?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
There had to be small fluctuations in the density and velocities of particles.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
