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volatility

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee] / vɑl əˈtɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
evaporation
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NOUN
airiness
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NOUN
excitability
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Rivian shares rose 20% in the past month and 17% over 12 months, but are down 15% year to date amid market volatility.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Much of this volatility is directly attributable to leveraged products that tend to distort and amplify sudden moves in the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"An overwhelming picture has emerged of your rage, anger, and volatility", said the judge, adding that George had a "pronounced temper" which could be sparked by trivial matters and "perceived slights".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A rangebound trading period shortly after a stock’s debut can allow volatility to cool and offer investors a safer way to buy in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Since the volatility of these last digits makes them essentially random, every number from 000 to 999 is equally likely to come up.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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