Oscillation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word oscillation
Brit.  |ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃn|  British pronunciation of the word oscillation

noun

- the process of oscillating between states
- (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean (syn: vibration)
- a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon (syn: cycle)

Extra examples

There has been oscillation between optimism and pessimism among voters.

The drug causes oscillations of mood in some people.

Word forms

noun
singular: oscillation
plural: oscillations
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