ˈmɔdjuleɪt v. 1 tr. a
regulate or
adjust. b
moderate. 2 tr. adjust or
vary the tone or pitch of (the
speaking voice). 3 tr.
alter the
amplitude or
frequency of (a wave) by a
wave of a lower frequency to
convey a signal. 4 intr. & tr. Mus. (often foll. by
from, to)
change or
cause to change from
one key to
another. øømodulation n. modulator n. [L modulari modulatto
measure f. modus measure]