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   Mod·u·late

   /ˈmäjəˌlāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. exert a modifying or controlling influence on: "the state attempts to modulate private business's cash flow" Similar regulateadjustsetattunebalanceharmonizetempermodifymoderate
   • ▪ vary the strength, tone, or pitch of (one's voice): "we all modulate our voice by hearing it" Similar adjustchange the tone ofvaryinflect
   • ▪ alter the amplitude or frequency of (an electromagnetic wave or other oscillation) in accordance with the variations of a second signal, typically one of a lower frequency: "radio waves are modulated to carry the analog information of the voice"
   • ▪ change from one key to another: "the first half of the melody, modulating from E minor to G"
   • ▪ change from one form or condition into (another): "ideals and opinions are not modulated into authoritative journalese"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘intone a song’): from Latin modulat- ‘measured, made melody’, from the verb modulari, from modulus ‘measure’ (see modulus).

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   • 1. modulator noun

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › modulatemodulate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: modulate. Definition of modulate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   modulate verb. Meaning & use. 1. †. 1.a. ?1567–1636. transitive. To sing, intone (a song, etc.) correctly, according to certain rules of melody; to give (a note) its proper measure or duration. Also: to play (a note) correctly on an instrument. Obsolete. ?1567. To thy good name: O God so hye: due laudes to modulate.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › british › modulate_1MODULATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MODULATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of modulate in English. modulate. verb [ T ] uk / ˈmɒdʒ.ə.leɪt / us / ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt / modulate verb [T] (SOUND) Add to word list. [ I or T ] to change the style, loudness, etc. of something such as your voice in order to achieve an effect or express an emotion:

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › modulateMODULATE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · To modulate an activity or process means to alter it so that it is more suitable for a particular situation. [ formal ] These chemicals modulate the effect of potassium.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › modulatedModulated Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MODULATE is to tune to a key or pitch. How to use modulate in a sentence. to tune to a key or pitch; to adjust to or keep in proper measure or proportion : temper…

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   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 and Dance. to attune to a certain pitch or key. to vary the volume of (tone).

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › modulationMODULATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a small change that happens in response to something or is intended to achieve an effect: A surreal, nightmarish atmosphere is created in the film by constant modulations of coloring of the light. His performance is exceptional in its intensity and subtle modulation. [ U ] biology specialized.