C2nounmoneybusiness
US/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
a frequent change in amount, level or value, up and down
In context
Exporters worry about sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Seasonal fluctuations in demand mean hotels hire extra staff every summer.
Daily fluctuations in gold prices make it a risky short-term investment.
Words that go with fluctuation
noun + preposition
- fluctuations inchanges up and down in somethingFluctuations in temperature can damage the crops.
noun + noun
- price fluctuationschanges up and down in pricesPrice fluctuations make it hard for shops to plan.
- currency fluctuationschanges in the value of money against othersCurrency fluctuations affected the cost of imported goods.
adjective + noun
- seasonal fluctuationschanges that happen at certain times of the yearSeasonal fluctuations in tourism affect hotel income.
- wild fluctuationsvery large and unpredictable changesThe share price showed wild fluctuations all week.