fluctuation meaning

fluctuation means 'a change in level, strength, or value'.

fluctuation :

change, variation

noun

▪ There is a fluctuation in prices.

▪ There is a change in prices.

▪ The temperature shows daily fluctuations.

▪ The temperature shows daily changes.

paraphrasing

▪ variation – change

▪ instability – lack of stability

▪ shift – change

▪ swing – change

fluctuation

Pronunciation

fluctuation [ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən]

The stress is on 'eigh' and sounds like 'fluk-choo-ey-shun'.

Common phrases and grammar about fluctuation

fluctuation - Common meaning

noun
change, variation

Part of Speech Changes for "fluctuation"

▪ fluctuate (verb) – to change or vary

▪ fluctuating (adjective) – changing or varying

Common Expressions with "fluctuation"

▪ price fluctuation – change in price

▪ market fluctuation – change in the market

▪ currency fluctuation – change in currency value

▪ temperature fluctuation – change in temperature

Important examples of fluctuation in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, fluctuation is often used to describe changes in prices or markets.

▪The market shows a lot of fluctuation.
▪The market shows a lot of change.

Example of a confusing word: inflation (a general increase in prices)

▪The market shows a lot of inflation.
▪The market experiences a general increase in prices.
"Fluctuation" refers to irregular rising and falling in number or amount, such as market prices going up and down. In the sentence "The market shows a lot of fluctuation," it correctly describes the variability. "Inflation," however, means a general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing value of money. It is not used to describe the up-and-down movement of prices but rather a consistent upward trend. Thus, "inflation" is not appropriate in this context, making "fluctuation" the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Fluctuation is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often describing changes in data or conditions.

▪There was a fluctuation in demand last month.
▪There was a change in demand last month.

fluctuation

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

fluctuation in prices

'change in prices', used in business contexts.

▪We need to monitor the fluctuation in prices.
▪We need to watch the change in prices.

ride the wave of fluctuation

means 'to adapt to changes'.

▪The company learned to ride the wave of fluctuation.
▪The company learned to adapt to changes.

Differences between similar words and fluctuation

fluctuation

,

variation

differences

Fluctuation often implies a continuous change, while variation can mean a difference at one point in time.

fluctuation
▪The fluctuation in temperature was noticeable.
▪The change in temperature was noticeable.
variation
▪There is a variation in color between the two shirts.
▪There is a difference in color between the two shirts.

fluctuation

,

instability

differences

Fluctuation refers to changes in levels, while instability refers to a lack of stability or consistency.

fluctuation
▪The fluctuation in stock prices affects investors.
▪The lack of stability in the economy worries people.
instability
▪The instability of the economy worries people.
▪The lack of stability in the economy worries people.

Words with the same origin as fluctuation

The origin of fluctuation

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

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Words with the same origin

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