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British pronunciation/flˈʌkt‍ʃuːˌe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈfɫəktʃəˌweɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "fluctuate"

to fluctuate
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to move or oscillate continually

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The wind fluctuated, making it difficult to sail the boat.
02

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

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The stock market fluctuates wildly.
The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike.
The temperature fluctuated between hot and cold all day.
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to cause something to change or vary irregularly

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The government's policies fluctuated the economy.
The government's decision to raise interest rates fluctuated the value of the dollar.
04

to waver or hesitate in opinion or action

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The government fluctuated on whether to impose sanctions on the country.
She fluctuated between accepting and rejecting the job offer.
The jury fluctuated in their decision, unable to reach a verdict.

fluctuate

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fluctuating

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fluctuating

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fluctuation

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fluctuation

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The wind fluctuated, making it difficult to sail the boat.
The government's policies fluctuated the economy.
The stock's instantaneous value fluctuates rapidly during volatile market conditions.
Not uncommonly, prices fluctuate during the holiday season.
The stock prices fluctuated wildly throughout the trading day.
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