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- DictionaryMod·u·late/ˈmäjəˌlāt/
verb
- 1. exert a modifying or controlling influence on: "the state attempts to modulate private business's cash flow"
modulate verb [T] (PLAN/PROCESS) [ T ] formal. to change something, such as an action or a process, to make it more suitable for its situation: An elected committee will meet monthly to modulate the council's energy policy. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definition of modulate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To modulate is to change the pitch of something. You can modulate things other than sound — it still refers to something that's being adjusted. Schools might modulate the number of students in the hallways at the same time by having each grade level start and end each at a different time.
Apr 24, 2024 · 1. to regulate, adjust, or adapt to the proper degree. 2. to vary the pitch, intensity, etc. of (the voice), often specif. to a lower degree. 3. Radio. to vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of (an oscillation, as a carrier wave) in accordance with some signal. verb intransitive.
modulate. [ moj- uh-leyt ] show ipa. See synonyms for modulate on Thesaurus.com. verb (used with object), mod·u·lat·ed, mod·u·lat·ing. to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down. to alter or adapt (the voice) according to the circumstances, one's listener, etc. Music. to attune to a certain pitch or key.
MODULATE meaning: 1 : to change the sound of (your voice) by making it quieter, higher, lower, etc.; 2 : to move gradually from one key to another.
1. To regulate or adjust to a certain degree: physiological mechanisms that modulate the body's metabolic rate. 2. To change or vary the pitch, intensity, or tone of (one's voice or a musical instrument, for example). 3. Electronics. a. To vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves). b.
