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fluctuations

Pronunciation: [ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃənz]

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Learn how to use fluctuations in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) small and irregular changes or movements. Think of fluctuations like the ups and downs you see in temperatures or prices over time.

Example

The fluctuations in temperature this week have made the weather very interesting.

Example

There were no fluctuations in the temperature; it remained steady all day.

Example

What causes the fluctuations in stock prices?

Context: “economics”

(noun) changes in economic indicators like prices, sales, or income. These fluctuations can show how well or poorly a market is doing.

Example

The market experienced fluctuations, but overall, it stayed healthy.

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The fluctuations in sales were not a good sign for the company.

Example

How do fluctuations in the economy affect people's jobs?

Context: “emotions”

(noun) shifts or changes in a person’s feelings or mood. Just like how you might feel happy one moment and sad the next, emotions can fluctuate.

Example

Her emotions showed fluctuations throughout the day because of the exciting news.

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He felt no fluctuations in his mood; he was happy all day long.

Example

What causes fluctuations in people's emotions during the week?

How to pronounce fluctuations

Pronunciation: [ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃənz]

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