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Fluctuation vs Oscillating - What's the difference?

fluctuation | oscillating |

As a noun fluctuation

is a motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.

As an adjective oscillating is

moving in a repeated back-and-forth motion.

As a verb oscillating is

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fluctuation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.
    • the fluctuations of the sea
  • A wavering; unsteadiness.
    • fluctuations of opinion
    fluctuations of prices
  • In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.

    • Related terms

    * fluctuate

    oscillating

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Moving in a repeated back-and-forth motion.

    • Verb

    (head)