turbulence
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
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Hydraulics. the haphazard secondary motion caused by eddies within a moving fluid.
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Meteorology. irregular motion of the atmosphere, as that indicated by gusts and lulls in the wind.
noun
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a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder
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meteorol local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers
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turbulent flow in a liquid or gas
Etymology
Origin of turbulence
From the Late Latin word turbulentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See turbulent, -ence
Example Sentences
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Nvidia’s share price has gone through other periods of turbulence over the past three years, as investors have sporadically worried about blowout AI spending creating a bubble that could suddenly burst.
Taiwan provided export-related credit guarantees designed to mitigate tariff shocks and trade turbulence, directly providing credit support to exporters and small and midsize businesses.
"The world doesn't need more turbulence, it needs peace," said Lula, who arrived in India on Wednesday for a summit on artificial intelligence and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
From Barron's
"The world doesn't need more turbulence, it needs peace," said Lula who arrived in India on Wednesday to attend a summit on artificial intelligence.
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In private credit, firms buy harder-to-sell assets for longer periods of time, with the understanding their clients will be willing to stomach some turbulence in the middle.
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