Meaning of the word fluctuation in English

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fluctuation

US /ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

an irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation

Example:
We've seen some significant fluctuations in the stock market recently.
The patient's temperature showed slight fluctuations throughout the day.
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