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fluctuation

[fluhk-choo-ey-shuhn] / ˌflʌk tʃuˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
vacillation
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“The new-energy vehicles market has entered a phase of normal adjustment,” it added, saying that the short-term fluctuation was expected and does not reflect the market’s long-term trajectory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

This is up 13% on the last three months, but due to fluctuation over the last year represents a smaller increase - of 2% - from September 2024.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The additional energy used during measurement can provide richer information about the clock's behavior, not only counting ticks but capturing every minor fluctuation.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

“I think there is going to be a short-term fluctuation in the trend that ultimately corrects itself and resumes the path it was on while Netanyahu is in power,” he said.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025

The fluctuation in the energy in the vacuum is the same thing as a fluctuation in the amount of mass.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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