oscillator
Americannoun
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Electronics. a circuit that produces an alternating output current of a certain frequency determined by the characteristics of the circuit components.
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a device or machine producing oscillations.
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a person or thing that oscillates.
noun
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a circuit or instrument for producing an alternating current or voltage of a required frequency
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any instrument for producing oscillations
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a person or thing that oscillates
Etymology
Origin of oscillator
1825–35; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin oscillā ( re ) to swing ( oscillate ) + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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In fact, our two oscillators are split, with the NYSE-based oscillator being on a sell signal, while the “stocks only” oscillator is on a buy.
From MarketWatch
The net effect is that the breadth oscillator buy signals that were confirmed in mid-January are still in effect.
From MarketWatch
Market breadth has improved greatly, and both breadth oscillators are on buy signals.
From MarketWatch
The “stocks only” breadth oscillator generated a buy signal with the positive trading late in 2025 but would relinquish that status if breadth is negative again today.
From MarketWatch
As a result, both of our breadth oscillators are on sell signals.
From MarketWatch
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