Synonyms for

Modulation

Verb / ˌmɑ:dʒʌˈleɪʃʌn / Another word for modulation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Modulation is the act of changing or adjusting something, usually to make it better or more successful.

Synonyms & similar words

inflection intonation transition pitchcontour adjustment variation alteration shift change modification adaptation transition transformation conversion manipulation regulation control management tuning harmonization balancing fine-tuning mixing remixing

Synonyms by register

Formal

adjustment variation alteration modification

Informal

change tweak shift adjustment

Literary

inflection coloring nuance

Antonyms

demodulation amplification stabilization constancy uniformity rigidity

Common collocations

  • frequency modulation
  • amplitude modulation
  • phase modulation
  • signal modulation
  • voice modulation
  • tone modulation
  • modulation technique
  • modulation system

Word family

noun modulation
verb modulate
adjective modulatory

Usage note

Modulation refers to the process of altering a property of a waveform, such as its amplitude or frequency, to encode information. It is commonly used in telecommunications and signal processing.

Example sentences

  1. The radio station needed to make a modulation to improve the sound quality.
  2. The singer's modulation made the song more emotional.
  3. The scientist made a modulation to the experiment to get better results.
  4. The DJ adjusted the modulation on the turntable to make the music sound better.
  5. The teacher made a modulation to the lesson plan to make it more interesting.

Quotes

  • Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. - Frank Zappa
  • I think that a lot of the basic ideas behind psychedelic culture are sane and should be used. - Steve Jobs
  • All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. - Albert Camus

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