fluctuate

Intermediate

/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

verb
To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

fluctuate in a sentence

  • “Stock prices often fluctuate based on market demand and economic factors.”
  • “His popularity has fluctuated during his term in office.”
  • “In the desert, the temperature fluctuates dramatically.”

What does “fluctuate” mean?

fluctuate (verb) means to rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. It is pronounced /ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "fluctuate" mean?
fluctuate (verb) means: To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
How do you pronounce "fluctuate"?
"fluctuate" is pronounced /ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "fluctuate" in a sentence?
Here is "fluctuate" used in a sentence: Stock prices often fluctuate based on market demand and economic factors.

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