regular fluctuations
[ˈrɛɡ.jə.lər flʌkˈtʃu.eɪ.ʃənz]
noun phrasefeminine (plural)pl: regular fluctuations
flutuações regulares
1. Repeating or predictable variations in value, quantity, or intensity that occur at consistent intervals or patterns
The stock market experiences regular fluctuations throughout the trading day.
O mercado de ações experimenta flutuações regulares durante o dia de negociação.
2. Cyclical changes in physical phenomena or systems that follow an established pattern
Regular fluctuations in temperature are expected during seasonal transitions.
Flutuações regulares de temperatura são esperadas durante as transições sazonais.
3. Oscillations or variations in economic, statistical, or scientific measurements that recur at predictable intervals
The researchers analyzed regular fluctuations in the patient's heart rate.
Os pesquisadores analisaram as flutuações regulares na frequência cardíaca do paciente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'regular fluctuations' is commonly used in financial markets, scientific research, and economic discussions. In Brazil, it's especially prevalent in business Portuguese and academic writing. The term reflects the expectation that many natural and economic systems have predictable patterns, which is important for planning and forecasting in both cultures.
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