oscillation
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Definition & Meaning of "oscillation"in English

Oscillation
01

(physics) the back-and-forth motion of an object between two end points

Examples
Pendulums have proven useful for studying simple harmonic oscillation and modeling more complex periodic motions in dynamic systems.
02

the act or process of repeatedly shifting between different states, conditions, or opinions

Examples
His mood showed constant oscillation between confidence and doubt.
03

a single complete cycle or movement in a periodically repeating process

Examples
One oscillation of the pendulum takes two seconds.
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