Oscillation meaning

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oscillations
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The act of oscillating.
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Fluctuation; instability; variation.
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The act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated.
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A single such cycle.
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(mathematics) (of a function) Defined for each point in the domain of the function by , and describes the difference (possibly ∞) between the limit superior and limit inferior of the function near that point.
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A single oscillatory cycle.
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A repeating fluctuation in a physical object or quantity.
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A single cycle of such fluctuation.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
oscillation
Plural:
oscillations

Oscillation Sentence Examples

  • The next class of wave or oscillation detector is the magnetic detector depending upon the power of electric oscillations to affect the magnetic state of iron.

  • The dotted boundary curves have the equation 0 =omx, and show the rate of diminution of the amplitude of the temperature oscillation with depth in the metal.

  • The steam pressure in the heater may be periodically varied by the gauge in such a manner as to produce an approximately simple harmonic oscillation of temperature at the hot end, while the cool end is kept at a steady temperature.

  • During a gale a slight oscillation is noticeable on the bridge itself and from the shore.

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