fluctuation
gb/flˌʌkt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/ us/flˌʌkt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglese
~ 8100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
event
1
Irregular changes in level or amount
A series of small changes in the level or amount of something, going up and down over time.
Schema d'uso:
fluctuation in [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'fluctuation' when they mean a single change, saying *'a fluctuation in price from $5 to $10'* instead of simply 'a change in price'. 'Fluctuation' is normally used for a series of changes over time. Learners also sometimes say *'fluctuations of the temperature is high'*; the correct structure is 'temperature fluctuations are high' or 'there is a lot of fluctuation in the temperature'.
Sinonimi
variation (More general and can be used for differences at one time as well as changes over time; 'fluctuation' focuses on ongoing up-and-down change.)
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instability (Emphasizes lack of steadiness and can sound more negative, while 'fluctuation' can be neutral or descriptive.)
Contrari
stability (Describes a state where something stays the same and does not change up and down over time.)
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consistency (Stresses regularity and sameness, the opposite of something that keeps changing.)
Collocazioni
temperature fluctuation
|mood fluctuations
|hormonal fluctuations
|daily fluctuations
|small fluctuations
|wild fluctuations
Temi
general
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- There has been a lot of fluctuation in the weather this month.
- The doctor said my energy levels show normal daily fluctuation.
- We noticed a sudden fluctuation in the water pressure last night.
- Mood fluctuation is common when you are under stress.
- The graph shows clear fluctuation in attendance over the year.
Esempi per chi studia
- There is a big fluctuation in the temperature this week.
- We saw a fluctuation in the number of visitors each day.
- Her weight shows only a small fluctuation from month to month.
- The fluctuation in noise makes it hard to sleep.
- Fluctuation in my internet speed is very annoying.
Sostantivo
technical
C1
event
2
Short-term economic ups and downs
Many quick changes in prices, demand, or money value over a short time.
Schema d'uso:
fluctuation in [economic measure]
Errore comune:
Learners may say *'the price is fluctuation'* instead of using the verb form 'the price is fluctuating' or the noun with a support verb, 'there is a fluctuation in the price'. They may also confuse 'inflation' (a general rise in prices) with 'fluctuation' (prices going up and down).
Sinonimi
volatility (Common in finance to describe how strongly prices move; often sounds more technical and risk-focused than 'fluctuation'.)
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market swings (More informal and emphasizes large, noticeable movements rather than any size of change.)
Contrari
price stability (Describes a situation where prices stay nearly the same rather than moving up and down.)
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steady growth (Emphasizes smooth, predictable increase, the opposite of irregular economic movement.)
Collocazioni
price fluctuations
|market fluctuations
|currency fluctuations
|exchange rate fluctuations
|fluctuations in demand
Temi
business
|economics
|finance
Esempi
- The company blamed falling profits on sharp fluctuations in the euro–dollar exchange rate.
- Investors are worried about recent price fluctuations in the housing market.
- Our budget has to allow for fluctuations in fuel costs throughout the year.
- The central bank intervened to limit fluctuations in the national currency.
- Seasonal fluctuations in demand make it hard to plan our production.
Esempi per chi studia
- The hotel changes its prices because of fluctuations in demand.
- Strong fluctuations in the stock market can scare new investors.
- We must prepare for fluctuations in the exchange rate.
- Price fluctuations make it difficult to plan our costs.
- The report explains recent fluctuations in oil prices.
Sostantivo
technical
C2
event
3
Random deviations from an average value
Small, often random changes from the normal or average value in a scientific measurement.
Schema d'uso:
fluctuation in [measured quantity]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'fluctuation' with 'oscillation'. 'Oscillation' suggests a regular back-and-forth pattern, while 'fluctuation' often refers to irregular or random changes around an average.
Sinonimi
noise (In scientific and technical contexts, 'noise' is unwanted random fluctuation in a signal, not just any variation.)
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perturbation (More formal and mathematical; often refers to a small change applied to a system, whereas 'fluctuation' can be naturally occurring.)
Contrari
equilibrium (Describes a balanced state with no net change, where fluctuations are minimal or absent.)
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constancy (Emphasizes remaining the same over time, without random deviation from the average.)
Collocazioni
random fluctuations
|thermal fluctuations
|quantum fluctuations
|pressure fluctuations
|signal fluctuations
Temi
science
|physics
|statistics
Esempi
- The experiment measures tiny thermal fluctuations in the metal surface.
- Random fluctuations in the data can hide the underlying trend.
- Quantum fluctuations may have played a role in the formation of galaxies.
- We filtered out high-frequency fluctuations from the signal.
- The model assumes only small pressure fluctuations around the mean value.
Esempi per chi studia
- The scientist studies small fluctuations in temperature.
- Random fluctuations in the signal make the data hard to read.
- We cannot avoid some fluctuation in our measurements.
- The chart shows fluctuations around the average line.
- The device is very sensitive to voltage fluctuations.
Grammatica
Forma base
fluctuation
IPA
GB/flˌʌkt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
US/flˌʌkt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
fluc - tu - ation (3 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ation)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: fluctuation
- Plural: fluctuation, fluctuations
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