vib
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tion
Plural
vibrations
1
the rapid back-and-forth movement of an object
- The vibration of the phone on the table alerted her to an incoming call.
- The loud music caused vibration in the walls and floors of the house.
- Engineers tested the vibration of the car engine to ensure it ran smoothly.
- The earthquake's vibration was felt throughout the city, shaking buildings and homes.
- Tuning forks produce a clear tone when struck due to their precise vibration.
2
a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
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3
(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
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