oscillation
/ˌɑsəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of moving back and forth in a regular rhythm.
- The oscillation of the swing made the child laugh with joy.
- Engineers studied the oscillation of the bridge to ensure it was safe.
- Each oscillation of the metronome helps musicians keep time.
- A repeated change between two states, opinions, or levels.
- There was an oscillation in public opinion before the election.
- The oscillation between hot and cold weather confused the plants.
- The patient's fever showed an oscillation between high and normal temperatures.
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