fluctuation
noun/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,483 most common English word
Meaning
an irregular rise and fall in number or amount; variation
Example sentence
The stock market showed significant fluctuation in prices throughout the day.
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