Definition of vibration
1a : a periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed (as when a stretched cord produces musical tones or molecules in the air transmit sounds to the ear)b : the action of vibrating : the state of being vibrated or in vibratory motion: such as (1) : oscillation (2) : a quivering or trembling motion : quiver
2 : an instance of vibration
3 : vacillation in opinion or action : wavering
4a : a characteristic emanation, aura, or spirit that infuses or vitalizes someone or something and that can be instinctively sensed or experienced —often used in pluralb : a distinctive usually emotional atmosphere capable of being sensed —usually used in plural
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Examples of vibration in a Sentence
trying to reduce engine vibration
the vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway
Recent Examples of vibration from the Web
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With the app, each partner can control the vibrations and explore intimacy from anywhere in the world.
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Avoid ’em: Shuffling carefully into the water one foot at a time creates gentle vibrations that alert stingrays to your presence.
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The vibrations are very different right now with everything that is happening.
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The reason why people don't like how their voice sounds in recordings has to do with vocal cord vibrations.
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The user controls the intensity of the vibration by giving it a little kick-start and then grimly hanging on for dear life, allowing gravity and inertia to handle the rest.
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The software also adds a feature that will allow users to activate the vibration feature in controllers to help players find them when they're lost.
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The technology uses pressure to deliver three speeds of high frequency vibration deep into muscles to help maintain mobility and overall health, ensuring that dads will be just as active well into their senior years.
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Castroneves felt a vibration four laps before his right tire gave out coming out of Turn 1, and took a hard angle into the wall.
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First Known Use of vibration
1635
VIBRATION Defined for English Language Learners
vibration
playDefinition of vibration for English Language Learners
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: a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side
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vibrations : a feeling that someone or something gives you
VIBRATION Defined for Kids
vibration
playDefinition of vibration for Students
1 : a rapid motion (as of a stretched cord) back and forth
2 : the action of moving or causing to move back and forth or from side to side very quickly : the state of being swung back and forth
3 : a trembling motion
Medical Dictionary
vibration
playMedical Definition of vibration
1a: a periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed (as when particles of air transmit sounds to the ear)b: the action of vibrating : the state of being vibrated or in vibratory motion
2: an instance of vibration
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