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Is an oscillation a wave? Explain....

Is an oscillation a wave? Explain.

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No, an oscillation is not a wave, the term 'wave' implies the transfer of energy through successive vibration of the particle of the medium. So the oscillations of a body do not constitute a 'wave'.
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