modulation

American  

[moj-uh-ley-shuhn, mod-yuh-] / ˌmɒdʒ əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌmɒd yə- /

noun

1. the act of modulating.

2. the state of being modulated.

3. Music. transition from one key to another.

4. Grammar.

   1. the use of a particular distribution of stress or pitch in a construction, as the use of rising pitch on here in John is here?

   2. the feature of a construction resulting from such use.

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Etymology

Origin of modulation

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin modulātiōn- (stem of modulātiō ) rhythmical measure. See modulate, -ion

Example Sentences

The new device generates laser frequency shifts through efficient phase modulation while using about 80 times less microwave power than many existing commercial modulators.

From Science Daily

These steps depend only on fundamental constants and the frequency of the applied modulation, making them the foundation of the global voltage standard for the "volt."

From Science Daily

"In the experimental models, we observed reduced edema, improved joint parameters, and modulation of inflammatory mediators, suggesting antioxidant and tissue-protective actions," says Arena.

From Science Daily

It was suggested that the height of the accretion column was changed with the 10-year flux modulation.

From Science Daily

The turbos also allow precise modulation of intake pressures for improved combustion efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal