modulation

Etymology

From Middle French modulation, from Latin modulatio. Morphologically modulate + -ion

noun

  1. (physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.
  2. The variation and regulation of a population, physiological response, etc.
  3. (music) A change in key.

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