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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

oscillation

/ɒsɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does oscillation mean?

noun

A repeated or regular back-and-forth movement or action, or a fluctuation in a quantity or value. A wave or a vibration, especially one that is regular and repetitive.

Example

"The pendulum's oscillation was so smooth that it seemed to be in perfect harmony."

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