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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However, as adoption grows and bitcoin appreciates, bitcoin volatility is likely to decline, following the trend seen in other large, mature assets.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Anything hotter than that could add volatility to trading on Friday as rising inflation and elevated interest rates weigh on investors.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Within the day of Yoon lifting martial law, the BOK announced emergency measures to calm markets and prevent volatility.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
While attacks at sea have slowed, the Houthis continue to launch drones and missiles targeting Israel, signaling continued volatility in the region.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Anything hotter than that could add volatility to trading on Friday as rising inflation and elevated interest rates weigh on investors.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Within the day of Yoon lifting martial law, the BOK announced emergency measures to calm markets and prevent volatility.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
While attacks at sea have slowed, the Houthis continue to launch drones and missiles targeting Israel, signaling continued volatility in the region.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Volatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volatility. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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