modulation

Changing a wave so that it carries information, such as sound or data.

• This radio system uses frequency modulation.
• Modulation allows the wave to carry speech.
• The receiver detects changes produced by digital modulation.

Common phrases: frequency modulation, amplitude modulation, digital modulation

The careful adjustment of something, such as its strength, amount, or level.

• Her voice modulation made the speech engaging.
• Careful modulation of pressure protects the material.
• The system allows smooth modulation of light intensity.

How to use it: modulation of something (Modulation of the volume prevents sudden loud sounds.)

Similar words: adjustment, regulation

Common phrases: voice modulation, careful modulation, modulation of intensity

Differences between thick and thin lines within the letters of a typeface.

• This typeface has strong modulation.
• The designer reduced the modulation in the letter strokes.
• Fonts with little modulation have fairly even line widths.

Similar words: stroke contrast

Common phrases: stroke modulation, strong modulation, typeface modulation

A change from one form or state to another.

• The artwork shows a modulation from circles to squares.
• We traced the gradual modulation of the shape.
• Each modulation produces a new form.

Similar words: transformation, change

Common phrases: gradual modulation, modulation of form