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modulator

Modulator (noun) means a person or device that adjusts or regulates something, especially a signal. Example: “The audio modulator kept the singer's volume steady.”

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A person or device that adjusts or regulates something, especially a signal.
"The audio modulator kept the singer's volume steady."

How to use modulator

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething (or someone) that adjusts or controls the strength or level of a signal.

Word forms

modulators plural

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Etymology

From "modulate" plus the agent suffix "-or."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “modulator” mean?

The word “modulator” means a person or device that adjusts or regulates something, especially a signal. In plain terms, something (or someone) that adjusts or controls the strength or level of a signal.

How do you use “modulator” in a sentence?

Here is “modulator” used in a sentence: “The audio modulator kept the singer's volume steady.”

What part of speech is “modulator”?

“Modulator” is a noun.

What is the meaning of modulator?

"modulator" (noun) means a person or device that adjusts or regulates something, especially a signal.

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