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Oscillation

see synonyms of oscillation

Noun

1. oscillation

the process of oscillating between states

2. oscillation, vibration

(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean

3. cycle, oscillation

a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon

Example Sentences:
'a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Oscillation

see synonyms of oscillation
noun
1. physics, statistics
a. 
regular fluctuation in value, position, or state about a mean value, such as the variation in an alternating current or the regular swinging of a pendulum
b. 
a single cycle of such a fluctuation
2. 
the act or process of oscillating

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Oscillation

see synonyms of oscillation
noun
1. 
the act of oscillating
2. 
fluctuation; instability; variation
3.  Physics
a. 
repeated variation in the value of some physical quantity, as position or voltage
b. 
a single instance or cycle of such a variation

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Oscillation

see synonyms of oscillation
n.
1.
a. The action of oscillating.
b. The state of being oscillated.
2. A single oscillatory cycle.

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