Meaning & use
modulating
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adjusting or varying something, such as pitch, tone, or intensity, in a controlled way.
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The radio station kept modulating its signal to avoid interference.
She modulated her voice to sound calmer during the tense negotiation.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in music (modulating between keys), electronics (modulating a signal), and speech (modulating one's tone).
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