volatility
noun
vol·a·til·i·ty
ˌvä-lə-ˈti-lə-tē 
plural volatilities
: the quality or state of being volatile: such as
a
: a tendency to change quickly and unpredictably
price volatility
the volatility of the stock market
b
: a tendency to erupt in violence or anger
the volatility of the region
the volatility of his temper
c
: 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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The company continues to face risks and uncertainties due to geopolitical instability and market volatility, which could adversely affect its search for a Business Combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
While guiding voters through the incoming results, King referred back to the volatility of the 2020 contest.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
But the volatility the stock is experiencing saw shares rise 14 percent to $39.12 and then back down to $34.35 rapidly.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The final burst of polling showed more volatility in the race than had been seen throughout most of the campaign, when Gallego had held steady leads sometimes reaching double digits.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
While guiding voters through the incoming results, King referred back to the volatility of the 2020 contest.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
But the volatility the stock is experiencing saw shares rise 14 percent to $39.12 and then back down to $34.35 rapidly.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The final burst of polling showed more volatility in the race than had been seen throughout most of the campaign, when Gallego had held steady leads sometimes reaching double digits.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Volatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volatility. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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