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Meaning of oscillating

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

oscillating

verb

Definitions

  1. To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

    Example: A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.

  2. To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.

    Example: The mood for change oscillated from day to day.

  3. To vary above and below a mean value.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Moving in a repeated back-and-forth motion.