oscillation (B2)
noun
Definition
a regular periodic fluctuation in value about some mean.
Examples
An oscillation can be important in texts about precise reading and writing.
In the article, "oscillation" meant a regular periodic fluctuation in value about some mean.
The teacher asked students to explain "oscillation" from the sentence instead of guessing from the word alone.
How to Use oscillation
- an oscillation (noun phrase)
- refers to one example or case of oscillation — "The text introduced an oscillation before giving an example."
- the oscillation of something (noun pattern)
- connects oscillation to a specific topic or object — "The paragraph explained the oscillation of the topic in simple language."
- oscillation in context (reading pattern)
- uses nearby words to choose the right sense — "The learner checked oscillation in context before writing it down."
Synonyms of oscillation
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