fluctuation

Definitions

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

A state of wavering or uncertainty; a continuous change from one position or condition to another.

Examples

The stock market experienced a significant fluctuation in value throughout the trading day.

Scientists are studying the fluctuation in global temperatures over the past decade.

Small fluctuations in the patient's blood pressure were noted by the nursing staff.

Synonyms

variation instability oscillation wavering change inconsistency undulation

Antonyms

stability constancy steadiness uniformity fixity stagnation permanence