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volatility

/ˌvɒləˈtɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does volatility mean?

noun

The state or quality of being changeable or unpredictable, especially in a sudden or extreme way. A measure of the rate of change of the price of a financial asset.

Example

"The stock market's volatility made it difficult to predict the future value of investments."

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