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oscillation

UK
/ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

Translations

oscillationnoun
oscillations
pl
UK
/ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/
oscillationSens physique ou technique.
The oscillation of the pendulum was measured to determine the period of the clock.
L'oscillation du pendule a été mesurée afin de déterminer la période de l'horloge.
oscillationSens général d'un mouvement de va-et-vient régulier.
The oscillation of the fan helped to circulate air throughout the room.
L'oscillation du ventilateur a aidé à faire circuler l'air dans toute la pièce.
oscillationSens figuré, pour une alternance entre deux états ou opinions.
The oscillation in public opinion made it difficult to predict the outcome of the election.
L'oscillation de l'opinion publique a rendu difficile la prévision du résultat de l'élection.
Synonyms
swinging
undulation
pendulation
movement
fluctuation
wobbling
vibration
oscillationadjective
UK
/ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑːsəˈleɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g., "oscillation frequency").
oscillatoireTerme technique et scientifique.
The technician monitored the oscillation amplitude signal during the test.
Le technicien a surveillé le signal d'amplitude oscillatoire pendant le test.

Definitions

oscillationnoun
A regular variation in magnitude or position around a central point, often in the context of physics or engineering.
The oscillation of the pendulum was measured to determine the period of the clock.
A fluctuation between two states, opinions, or actions.
The oscillation in public opinion made it difficult to predict the outcome of the election.
The act of swinging back and forth with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm.
The oscillation of the fan helped to circulate air throughout the room.
oscillationadjective
Relating to or involving oscillations.
The technician monitored the oscillation amplitude signal during the test.
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