volatility

noun

vol·a·til·i·ty ˌvä-lə-ˈti-lə-tē

plural volatilities

Synonyms of volatility next

: the quality or state of being volatile: such as

: a tendency to change quickly and unpredictably

price volatility

the volatility of the stock market

: a tendency to erupt in violence or anger

the volatility of the region

the volatility of his temper

: the quality of being readily vaporizable at a fairly low temperature

As each component of crude oil has a different relative volatility, they will evaporate at different temperatures.—

Martin W. Stockel et al.

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However, with provocative policies already lining up from the incoming US administration, there are concerns that this year will see periods of turbulence and volatility. —

Daniel Webber, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Chung noted that while Japanese officials have indicated that yen volatility has been significant, any substantial currency intervention akin to last year seems unlikely. —

Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025 Carter’s volatility is why Sirianni doesn’t draw up boundaries for a talent-laden roster that can sometimes transcend the coaching staff’s schemes. —

Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 Those numbers were not adjusted for seasonal volatility. —

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