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Oscillation

Part of speech: noun

Sense:

1. The act or state of swinging back and forth with a regular rhythm.
2. A single swing or vibration in this manner.
3. A fluctuation or variation between two states or conditions.
4. The process of moving or changing direction alternately.
5. The repetitive electromagnetic signal.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- The oscillation of the pendulum was mesmerizing to watch.

Sense 2:

- As the earthquake hit, the buildings started to sway with oscillations.

Sense 3:

- The stock market experienced constant oscillations throughout the day.

Sense 4:

- The fish's tail oscillation helped propel it through the water.

Sense 5:

- The radio receiver picks up oscillations to tune into different frequencies.

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