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What does oscillation mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word oscillation? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated
  2. a regular periodic fluctuation in value about some mean
  3. a single such cycle
  4. (mathematics) (of a function) defined for each point
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The Ministry of Electricity is implementing measures to stabilize the oscillation of electric current in its power lines.
The field oscillation measurements allow to discover coseismal, near seismic and pre-seismic electromagnetism.
The eddies set up an oscillation that may be reinforced by the natural frequency of the structure.
Acoustic cavitation involves the creation and oscillation of gas bubbles in a liquid.
The progression of the mechanical oscillation itself is conditioned by the grain compatibility of harmonics.
A double oscillation is also a possibility, for example if the trees are defoliated by predators and then put out a second growth of leaves.

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