fluctuation

Fluctuation is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• SAMPA: /%flVk.S@."weI.S@n/

Noun

Singular fluctuation

Plural fluctuations

1. (countable) A fluctuation is when something changes back and forth quickly.

   The price of wheat stayed the same, but there were a lot of fluctuations in the price of rice.

   Every time a cloud goes past, there is a fluctuation in the amount of sunshine.

Synonyms

• alternate
• vary
• shift

Related words

• fluctuate