What is the meaning of modulate?

verb

  • Change the key of, in music.
    • usage: "modulate the melody"
  • Vary the pitch of one's speech.
  • Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of.
    • usage: "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
  • Adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of.
  • Vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves. ).
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