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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.
Musical instruments produce unique tones through oscillations within resonant acoustic cavities that reinforce particular vibration modes.
02
the act or process of repeatedly shifting between different states, conditions, or opinions
Examples
His mood showed constant oscillation between confidence and doubt.
The market 's oscillation between gains and losses worried investors.
03
a single complete cycle or movement in a periodically repeating process
Examples
One oscillation of the pendulum takes two seconds.
The machine records each oscillation of the vibrating string.
Lexical Tree
oscillation
oscillate
oscill
