fluctuation

noun
UK: /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/
US: /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/

  1. A change or variation in something.

    1. There was a fluctuation in the price.
    2. We've seen a big fluctuation in interest rates this year, so be careful.

  2. An instance of varying irregularly; a rise and fall.

    1. The heart rate fluctuation was minimal.
    2. Daily temperature fluctuation can affect plant growth and overall health.

Synonyms

variation shift change
fluctuation intransitive-verb

  1. To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

    1. Prices fluctuate all the time.
    2. The patient's blood pressure may fluctuate during the medical procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fluctuation" in English means: A change or variation in something., An instance of varying irregularly; a rise and fall..

The phonetic transcription of "fluctuation" is /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fluctuation": variation, shift, change.

Example usage of "fluctuation": "There was a fluctuation in the price.". More examples on the page.