Meaning of the word modulate in English

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modulate

US /ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt/

UK /ˈmɒdʒ.ə.leɪt/

to vary the strength, tone, or pitch of one's voice or a sound

Example:

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He learned to modulate his voice for public speaking.

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The singer could modulate her pitch with great precision.

Synonym:

adjust regulate vary alter tune

to alter the amplitude or frequency of an oscillation or wave

Example:

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The radio transmitter modulates the carrier wave.

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Engineers use circuits to modulate signals for transmission.

Synonym:

demodulate oscillate transmit

Related Word:

module