modulated Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb change the key of, in music
   modulate.
   
   • modulate the melody
2. verb vary the pitch of one's speech
   inflect; tone; modulate.
   
3. verb fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
   regulate; modulate.
   
   • regulate the temperature
   • modulate the pitch
4. verb adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
   modulate.
   
5. verb vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
   modulate.
   
6. adjective changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
   
7. adjective satellite altered in volume as well as tone or pitch
   

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