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fluctuation

/ˌflʌktjʊˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does fluctuation mean?

noun

A change in the amount or degree of something, especially in a way that is not regular or predictable. A variation or oscillation in a quantity or value.

Example

"The fluctuation in the stock market caused investors to become nervous."

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