What is the meaning of fluctuation?

noun

  • A wave motion.
    • usage: "the fluctuations of the sea"
  • An instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change.
  • The quality of being unsteady and subject to changes.
    • usage: "he kept a record of price fluctuations"
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