oscillator

American  

[os-uh-ley-ter] / ˈɒs əˌleɪ tər /

noun

1. Electronics. a circuit that produces an alternating output current of a certain frequency determined by the characteristics of the circuit components.

2. a device or machine producing oscillations.

3. a person or thing that oscillates.

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oscillator British  

/ ˈɒsɪˌleɪtə /

noun

1. a circuit or instrument for producing an alternating current or voltage of a required frequency

2. any instrument for producing oscillations

3. a person or thing that oscillates

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Etymology

Origin of oscillator

1825–35; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin oscillā ( re ) to swing ( oscillate ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

Market breadth has been positive enough to stave off the “stocks only” oscillator sell signal.

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In fact, our two oscillators are split, with the NYSE-based oscillator being on a sell signal, while the “stocks only” oscillator is on a buy.

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The net effect is that the breadth oscillator buy signals that were confirmed in mid-January are still in effect.

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Market breadth has improved greatly, and both breadth oscillators are on buy signals.

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The “stocks only” breadth oscillator generated a buy signal with the positive trading late in 2025 but would relinquish that status if breadth is negative again today.

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