CEFR C1

fluctuation

noun

Meaning

Irregular rising and falling in number, amount, or quality.

Examples

Economists are concerned about the daily fluctuation in oil prices.
The patient's temperature showed a slight fluctuation during the night.

Synonyms: change, variation, instability, volatility

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fluctuation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/

Definition

Irregular rising and falling in number, amount, or quality.

Examples

Economists are concerned about the daily fluctuation in oil prices.
The patient's temperature showed a slight fluctuation during the night.
We must account for the fluctuation in demand when planning our inventory.

How to Use fluctuation

fluctuation in (prepositional phrase): the specific area or value experiencing change — "There has been a significant fluctuation in the local temperature."
fluctuation of (prepositional phrase): the amount or degree of the change — "The fluctuation of the currency value caused panic among investors."

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