oscillator
noun
os·cil·la·tor
ˈä-sə-ˌlā-tər 
1
: one that oscillates
2
: a device for producing alternating current
especially
: a radio-frequency or audio-frequency generator
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The resulting oscillator has reduced the jitter in the system to just 15 femtoseconds
Today, these applications rely on microwave oscillators.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2024
Figure 7 shows the trailing one-year oscillators of all 11 O’Neil sectors versus the S&P 500 going back to 1970.
—Randy Watts, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Little darts of flute and clarinet puncture the pulse of a modulated oscillator, with cello and violin casting long sentimental shadows.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
For now, the Nasdaq 100 chart suggests the rally is overheated based on standard technical oscillators regardless of the daily, monthly, or weekly time frame.
—Moneyshow, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2024
Figure 7 shows the trailing one-year oscillators of all 11 O’Neil sectors versus the S&P 500 going back to 1970.
—Randy Watts, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Little darts of flute and clarinet puncture the pulse of a modulated oscillator, with cello and violin casting long sentimental shadows.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
For now, the Nasdaq 100 chart suggests the rally is overheated based on standard technical oscillators regardless of the daily, monthly, or weekly time frame.
—Moneyshow, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Oscillator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oscillator. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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oscillator
noun
os·cil·la·tor
ˈäs-ə-ˌlāt-ər
1
: one that oscillates
2
: a device for producing alternating current
especially
: a radio-frequency or audio-frequency generator
Medical Definition
oscillator
noun
os·cil·la·tor
ˈäs-ə-ˌlāt-ər
: a device or mechanism for producing or controlling oscillations
especially
: one (as a radio-frequency generator) for producing an alternating current
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