modulated
ˈmɒdjʊˌleɪtɪd
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Definition of modulated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
controlled adjustmentadjusted or controlled in degree or intensity
  • The modulated light created a cozy atmosphere.
controlled regulated
2.
technologyTECH.altered in frequency or amplitudeTECH.
  • The modulated signal was clear and strong.
adjusted altered
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changed by varying the strength of a signal
The amplitude-modulated signal was received clearly.

Origin of modulated

Latin, modulatus (measured)

Terms with modulated included in their meaning

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telecommunications
signal modulated to transmit information
communications
extract the original information from a modulated carrier wave
technology
device that extracts information from modulated signals

Examples of modulated in a sentence

  • Her modulated voice kept the audience engaged.
  • The modulated waves improved the radio's reception.
  • They used modulated frequencies for better communication.

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  1. French:modulé, ...
  2. German:moduliert, ...
  3. Italian:regolato, ...
  4. Spanish:ajustado, modulada, ...
  5. Portuguese:modulada, modulado, ...
  6. Chinese:调节的, 调制的, ...
  7. Japanese:調整された, 変調された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَدَّل, مُعَدَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְוֻסָּת, מְמוֹדֵל, ...
  10. Russian:регулируемый, модулированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модульований, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रित, परिवर्तित, ...
modulate
ˈmɑʤəˌleɪt

Definition of modulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
soundtr./intr.change the pitch or tone of a soundtr./intr.
  • She modulated her voice during the speech.
adjust tune
2.
adjustmenttr.regulate or adjust something to a desired leveltr.
  • The engineer modulated the temperature settings.
adjust regulate tune
3.
technologytr.TECH.adjust the frequency, amplitude, or pitch of a signaltr.TECH.
  • The device can modulate the signal to improve clarity.
adjust regulate tune
4.
musictr./intr.TECH.move from one key to another in musictr./intr.TECH.
  • The song modulates to a different key in the chorus.
shift transpose
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Origin of modulate

Latin, modulare (to measure)

Examples of modulate in a sentence

  • He learned to modulate the sound of the guitar.
  • She modulated her voice to calm the audience.
  • The technician modulated the radio frequency.
  • Engineers can modulate the radio waves for better transmission.
  • The technician had to modulate the audio signal for optimal sound quality.
  • The pianist modulates seamlessly between keys.

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  1. French:moduler, réguler, ...
  2. German:modulieren, regulieren, ...
  3. Italian:modulare, regolare, ...
  4. Spanish:modular, regular, ...
  5. Portuguese:modular, ajustar, ...
  6. Chinese:调整, 调控, ...
  7. Japanese:調整する, 調節する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَّلَ, ضَبَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁנּוֹת אֶת גָּוֶן הַקּוֹל, לְוַסֵּת, ...
  10. Russian:модулировать, регулировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модулювати, регулювати, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वर बदलना, समायोजित करना, ...
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