Fluctuations Meaning in English
word · lemma: fluctuation
Definition
Repeated small changes in level, amount, or value over time, instead of staying steady. Often used for things like prices, temperature, or emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or academic contexts—common with 'price', 'market', 'temperature', or 'currency'. Always plural unless focusing on a single change. Not used for personal actions. Similar words: 'variations', but 'fluctuations' emphasize up-and-down movement.
Example Sentences
There are many fluctuations in the stock market.
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Temperatures show daily fluctuations in this city.
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The doctor noticed fluctuations in her blood pressure.
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Recent fluctuations in fuel prices have affected travel costs.
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Despite fluctuations in demand, production stayed steady.
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We try to ignore small fluctuations and look at long-term trends.
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