The meaning of MODULATE is to tune to a key or pitch. How to use modulate in a sentence.

modulate verb [T] (PLAN/PROCESS) [ T ] formal to change something, such as an action or a process, to make it more suitable for its situation:

3 days ago · modulate (third-person singular simple present modulates, present participle modulating, simple past and past participle modulated) (transitive) To regulate, adjust or adapt (transitive) To …

Definition of modulate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To modulate an activity or process means to alter it so that it is more suitable for a particular situation.

1. To regulate or adjust to a certain degree: physiological mechanisms that modulate the body's metabolic rate. 2. To change or vary the pitch, intensity, or tone of (one's voice or a musical …

to alter (the voice) according to the situation, one's listener, etc.: modulated his voice instantly when he realized that his boss was listening. mod•u•late (moj′ ə lāt′), v., -lat•ed, -lat•ing. tone down. to attune …

MODULATE definition: to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down. See examples of modulate used in a sentence.

Dictionary definition of modulate To adjust or regulate something, usually a sound or a signal, so that it meets a particular standard or achieves a desired effect. "They modulate the intensity of the workout …

MODULATE meaning: 1 : to change the sound of (your voice) by making it quieter, higher, lower, etc.; 2 : to move gradually from one key to another