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Oscillation Definition & Meaning

oscillation
noun
  1. the process of oscillating between states
  2. (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
  3. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"

"Oscillation" in song lyrics

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  • "Interlates with microwave deep tissue scans, oscillation"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Anilalator vrs. Silver Surfer
  • "pacific decato oscillation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "north atlantic oscillation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does oscillation mean?
the process of oscillating between states (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
What part of speech is oscillation?
Oscillation is a noun.
How many definitions does oscillation have?
Oscillation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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