modulate (Meaning)

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modulate (v)

change the key of, in music

vary the pitch of one's speech

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of

vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)

Webster

modulate (v. t.)

To form, as sound, to a certain key, or to a certain portion.

To vary or inflect in a natural, customary, or musical manner; as, the organs of speech modulate the voice in reading or speaking.

Webster

modulate (v. i.)

To pass from one key into another.

modulate Sentence Examples

  1. The audio engineer modulated the signal to ensure clarity and reduce distortion.
  2. The device modulated the radio waves to transmit the signal over a specific frequency.
  3. The synthesizer modulated the pitch and amplitude of the sound waves.
  4. The speaker's voice was modulated by the microphone to enhance its intelligibility.
  5. The controller modulated the speed of the motor to maintain the desired motion.
  6. The software modulated the colors on the display to match the user's preferences.
  7. The laser modulated the light waves to encode the data for transmission.
  8. The modulator adjusted the voltage to create the necessary electrical signal.
  9. The musician modulated their breathing to control the dynamics of their flute playing.
  10. The software's algorithm modulated the parameters of the model to optimize its performance.

FAQs About the word modulate

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The audio engineer modulated the signal to ensure clarity and reduce distortion.

The device modulated the radio waves to transmit the signal over a specific frequency.

The synthesizer modulated the pitch and amplitude of the sound waves.

The speaker's voice was modulated by the microphone to enhance its intelligibility.