Oscillation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The process of oscillating between states.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The pendulum's oscillation between its two extreme positions was a perfect example of simple harmonic motion.
- Her mood oscillation between happiness and sadness was a concern for her friends and family.
- The company's stock price experienced an oscillation between highs and lows due to market fluctuations.
- The child's oscillation between dependence and independence was a normal part of their development.
- The scientist studied the oscillation of the brain waves between different states of consciousness.
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Meaning 2
A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.