vibration
noun
vi·bra·tion
vī-ˈbrā-shən 
1
a
: 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)
(1)
(2)
: a quivering or trembling motion : quiver
2
: an instance of vibration
3
: vacillation in opinion or action : wavering
4
a
: a characteristic emanation, aura, or spirit that infuses or vitalizes someone or something and that can be instinctively sensed or experienced
—often used in plural
b
: a distinctive usually emotional atmosphere capable of being sensed
—usually used in plural
vibrational
adjective
vī-ˈbrā-sh(ə-)nəl
Examples of vibration in a Sentence
trying to reduce engine vibration
the vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway
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To that end, Cadillac at least ramps up the sound deadening to improve NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) that an internal combustion engine might otherwise drown out.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Flight 1006 was headed from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday but diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
American Airlines Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs, Colorado, on a Boeing BA.N 737-800 landed in Denver around 5:15 p.m. local time, diverting from its planned destination of Dallas after the crew reported engine vibrations, the FAA said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, Flight 1006 was headed from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth but diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations and landed safely around 5:15 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
—Thomas Peipert, Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Flight 1006 was headed from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday but diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
American Airlines Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs, Colorado, on a Boeing BA.N 737-800 landed in Denver around 5:15 p.m. local time, diverting from its planned destination of Dallas after the crew reported engine vibrations, the FAA said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, Flight 1006 was headed from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth but diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations and landed safely around 5:15 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
—Thomas Peipert, Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibration. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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vibration
noun
vi·bra·tion
vī-ˈbrā-shən
1
a
: a rapid motion of the particles of an elastic body or substance back and forth (as when a stretched cord produces a musical tone or molecules in the air transmit sounds to the ear)
b
: the action of vibrating : the state of being vibrated
2
: a trembling motion
vibration of a house caused by a passing truck
3
: a feeling or impression that someone or something gives off
—usually used in plural
good vibrations
Medical Definition
vibration
noun
vi·bra·tion
vī-ˈbrā-shən
1
a
: 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)
2
: an instance of vibration
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