oscillate |
spin |
As a verb oscillate
is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
As a noun spin is
spin.
oscillate |
swivel |
In lang=en terms the difference between oscillate and swivel
is that
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value while
swivel is to swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
As verbs the difference between oscillate and swivel
is that
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm while
swivel is to swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
As a noun swivel is
(mechanical) a piece, as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.
oscillate |
false |
As a verb oscillate
is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
As an adjective false is
(
label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.
oscillate |
rotate |
In lang=en terms the difference between oscillate and rotate
is that
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value while
rotate is to replace older materials or to place older materials in front of newer ones so that older ones get used first.
As verbs the difference between oscillate and rotate
is that
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm while
rotate is to spin, turn, or revolve.
As an adjective rotate is
having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped.
oscillate |
vary |
In lang=en terms the difference between oscillate and vary
is that
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value while
vary is to make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.
As verbs the difference between oscillate and vary
is that
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm while
vary is to change with time or a similar parameter.
As a noun vary is
(obsolete) alteration; change.
circulate |
oscillate |
In lang=en terms the difference between circulate and oscillate
is that
circulate is to cause (a person or thing) to move in circles or through a circuit while
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value.
As verbs the difference between circulate and oscillate
is that
circulate is to move in circles or through a circuit while
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
oscillate |
switch |
In lang=en terms the difference between oscillate and switch
is that
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value while
switch is to change places, tasks, etc.
As verbs the difference between oscillate and switch
is that
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm while
switch is to exchange.
As a noun switch is
a device to turn electric current on]] and [[turn off|off or direct its flow.
As an adjective switch is
(snowboarding) riding with their opposite foot forward from their natural position
[ bbc sport, [http://wwwbbccouk/sport/0/winter-olympics/26141070 "sochi 2014: a jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe"], 11 february 2014 ].
oscillate |
hesitate |
In lang=en terms the difference between oscillate and hesitate
is that
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value while
hesitate is to stammer; to falter in speaking.
As verbs the difference between oscillate and hesitate
is that
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm while
hesitate is to stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
veer |
oscillate |
In lang=en terms the difference between veer and oscillate
is that
veer is to turn while
oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value.
As verbs the difference between veer and oscillate
is that
veer is (obsolete|nautical) to let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out or
veer can be to change direction or course suddenly; to swerve while
oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
As a noun veer
is a turn or swerve; an instance of veering.
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