Business fluctuations refer to the changes in economic conditions that affect the profitability and performance of businesses. There are several synonyms for the term, such as economic cycles, business cycles, economic fluctuations, and market fluctuations. Economic cycles refer to the regular pattern of growth and contraction in an economy. Business cycles are the ups and downs experienced by businesses during the growth and contraction phases of the economy. Economic fluctuations are the changes in economic activity that occur over time. Market fluctuations refer to the changes in the prices of goods and services due to changes in demand and supply. All these synonyms are used to describe the fluctuations and changes in economic activity over time.