short-term variation
collocation in Englishmeaningsofshort-termandvariation
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short-term
adjective
uk/ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/us/ˈʃɔːrt.tɝːm/
lasting a ...
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variation
noun
uk/ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌver.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
a change in amount ...
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(Definition ofshort-termandvariationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Short-termvariationwould be more marked in the reconstitution data if they were sufficiently abundant to allow estimates to be made for each quinquennium.
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By contrast, a wage-bill indexation formula provides adjustment to long-term trends in productivity growth and population, as well as toshort-termvariationin the participation rate and unemployment.
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These monthly figures, however, are just averages, and conceal even more pronouncedshort-termvariation.
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In particular, the number of works published was liable to significant short-term variations because so many addressed current policy options under consideration in parliament.
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There is also a danger that the emphasis on long-term rates of decline may obscure important short-term variations.
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Short-term variations of the socio-economic system are therefore in themselves of secondary importance.
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Examination of the thermal energies show short-term variations after perturbation.
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The causes of this are complex, and it is unprofitable to seek explanations for short-term variations from year to year.
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We welcome that, because short-term variations and currency fluctuations are a problem.
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It is the stability, rather than the exchange rate at a particular time or short-term variations, which is important.
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We do not want short-term variations, as a result of premises being empty for a short time, to distort the arrangements.
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We now believe that, in the conditions of today, the scope for short-term variations of this kind is comparatively limited.
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The gas industry has been able to use this natural advantage of being able to store gas to even out short-term variations in demand.
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It is not possible to define normal levels and hence to measure shortfalls because of short-term variations in coal deliveries and the long-standing trend towards reduced domestic coal consumption.
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The terms that they negotiate, including whether the price to be paid is related to short-term variations in the pool price, are commercial matters between the parties concerned.
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