Word Finder - fluctuates

definition

To vary irregularly; to swing.

definition

To undulate.

definition

To be irresolute; to waver.

example

I fluctuated between wishing he was back home and wishing I'd never met him.

definition

To cause to vary irregularly.

The population fluctuates a good deal, owing, to some extent, to an immigration of natives from the east to the west coast.

As to the number of vessels, which fluctuates from month to month, little can be said that is wholly accurate at any given moment, but, very roughly, the French navy in 1909 included 25 battleships, 7 coast defence ironclads, 19 armoured cruisers, 36 protected cruisers, 22 s1oops, gunboats, &c., 45 destroyers, 319 torpedo boats, 71 submersibles and submarines and 8 auxiliary cruisers.

The actual value, of course, fluctuates greatly.

The gold value of the currency peso (75 = £1 in 1903, 70 = £I in 1904, 58 = £1 in 1905) fluctuates between limits so wide that conversion into sterling (especially for a series of years), with any pretension to accuracy, is impracticable.

The total value of the foreign trade fluctuates very greatly, and the difficulty of forming an estimate is enhanced in many years by the absence of official statistics; but imports and exports together probably amount in a normal year to about £I,000,000.

In its period of 406 days it fluctuates between the thirteenth and the fourth magnitudes; thus at maximum it emits 4000 times as much light as at minimum.

Production.-The total wine production of the world, which, 'of course, fluctuates considerably from year to year, amounts to roughly 3000 million gallons.

Silver pricing fluctuates constantly, with many factors determining the price per ounce.

The value of the paper peso fluctuates; in 1904 the premium on gold stood at 640%.

Double Hookes Coupling.It has been shown in 66 that the velocity ratio of a pair of shafts coupled by a universal joint fluctuates between the limits cos 0 and 1/cos 0.

In 1905 there were imported 7,941,920 lb from Chile (only 195,328 in 1909); 6,033,104 lb from Canada (this also fluctuates greatly; 1,801,072 in 1909); 1,241,408 lb from British West Africa (4,985,232 in 1909); 1,126,720 lb from the British West Indies and Guiana (3,022,208 in 1908).

The milreis fluctuates widely in value, the balance of exchange being usually adverse to Portugal; for the purposes of this article the milreis has been taken at par.

All telephone payments are processed via our UK CC system and as such, customers should be aware that the exchange rate fluctuates daily.

Remember that the rare coins market fluctuates wildly.

Price per carat fluctuates depending upon availability and increasing size.

Your bust size fluctuates with changes in lifestyle and activity.

Supply fluctuates based on mining activities and the amount of silver recycled as scrap metal.

Although demand for silver fluctuates daily, the demand is usually good, making this a more solid investment than riskier types of financial transactions.

Whether in the long-term half of all marriages will continue to end in divorce is questionable and dependent on how the number of marriages fluctuates.

Well, since the racks are in your house, and your house temperature fluctuates, for those of you who live in places that experience extreme cold or heat that's not such a good thing.

Unlike the Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs), the interest only mortgage (15 year), does not have a payment that fluctuates from year to year.

The Twin Cities housing market fluctuates similarly to other regions within the United States.

The real estate market in Oklahoma fluctuates, so awaiting the sale of one home while moving into another can be quite stressful.

Goldfish are more prone to getting ick if the temperature in the tank fluctuates widely.

The limit on income fluctuates based on the region.

Due to the metal's strong structure and durability, it cannot easily be resized, so anyone whose ring size regularly fluctuates may want to consider an easier to work with metal.

The number of variables fluctuates by website, but basic features allow travelers to take side trips and find attractions or shopping along the designated route.

Vehicle curb weight varies not only from one make and model to another; it also fluctuates depending on what sort of accessories and add-ons you've installed on the car.

Weight naturally fluctuates, and there may be weeks where the scale increases, but the key is to take heart in the successes of the plan and not regress into poor habits because of a momentary lapse.

Weight naturally fluctuates throughout the day, and if you're weighing more after a big meal, it's probably because of the fluids and undigested food in your body.

There is usually a monthly charge for employment insurance, and the monthly charge generally fluctuates based on the balance owed.

Most of them have an elastic waist, which makes them comfortable to put on and take off (and they'll still fit well if your weight fluctuates a bit).

From the former there has been an export trade for many years which fluctuates remarkably according to the demand.

The yield from the principal crops fluctuates greatly; indeed in a very good year it is almost three times that in a very bad one.

Stars whose brightness fluctuates are called variable stars.

The average annual yield of coffee during the same period was 101,971,132 lb; it fluctuates greatly.