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modulation in Spanish

modulation in Spanish is modulación — modulation means the adjusting of something so it has the right amount or balance; also, one example of this.

modulation in Spanish

modulación
noun
(engineering, physics, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word: modification of an electromagnetic wave or other oscillating carrier wave to apply a signal to it; (countable) an instance of this; also, the extent to which such a wave is modified; and the modified wave or signal.

What does "modulation" mean?

  1. noun The adjusting of something so it has the right amount or balance; also, one example of this.
    "Garamond has much modulation, while Helvetica has very little."
  2. noun A change, especially a softening, in brightness, shape, or similar qualities; also, one example of this.
  3. noun A change in how a cell behaves or looks in response to its surroundings; also, one example of this.
  4. noun In electronics, the altering of a carrier wave so that it carries a signal; also, one instance of this or the altered wave itself.
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  • Garamond has much modulation, while Helvetica has very little.

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What is "modulation" in Spanish?
"modulation" in Spanish is modulación. modulation means: The adjusting of something so it has the right amount or balance; also, one example of this.
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