Modulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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modulated

 

[ ˈmɒdʒʊleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

signal processing

Modulated refers to the process of varying a wave's properties to encode information. In telecommunications, modulation is essential for transmitting signals effectively over various media. Different modulation techniques include amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), and phase modulation (PM). Each method alters certain characteristics of the wave to carry the desired information while minimizing interference and distortion.

Synonyms

adjusted, modified, varied

Examples of usage

  • The radio signal was modulated to prevent interference.
  • She studied how to modulate the wave for better transmission.
  • Modulated signals are crucial for digital communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "modulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modulado

🇮🇳 संशोधित

🇩🇪 moduliert

🇮🇩 dimodulasi

🇺🇦 модульований

🇵🇱 modulowany

🇯🇵 変調された

🇫🇷 modulé

🇪🇸 modulado

🇹🇷 modüle edilmiş

🇰🇷 변조된

🇸🇦 معدل

🇨🇿 modulovaný

🇸🇰 modulovaný

🇨🇳 调制的

🇸🇮 moduliran

🇮🇸 mótuð

🇰🇿 модуляцияланған

🇬🇪 მოდულირებული

🇦🇿 modulasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 modulado

Word origin

The term 'modulate' originates from the Latin word 'modulatus', the past participle of 'modulari', which means 'to measure, regulate, or moderate'. The root 'modulus' comes from 'modus', meaning 'measure or manner'. First used in the context of music in the early 16th century, it evolved to encompass various technical fields, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, when it was adopted into the emerging sciences of telecommunications and electronics. As technology advanced, the definition expanded to include the manipulation of signals to convey data. The importance of modulation in modern communication systems cannot be overstated, as it allows for the efficient transfer of information across different mediums.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,822, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.