MODULATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

modulation

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Definition of modulation

as in adjustment

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Recent Examples of modulation Even today Guadalajara's most forward-looking designers continue to experiment with these deeply rooted tropes, from the lyrical modulation of their city's radiant light to the proud application of local oficios. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 With eco-modulation, producers that incorporate recycled material into their packaging may pay less in fees. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Stopping power comes from 410-mm front and 360-mm rear carbon-ceramic brakes, with a brake booster tuned to provide a firm pedal and precise modulation. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Greater harmonization, through consistent implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, timely adoption of eco-modulation criteria, as well as simpler and more harmonized compliance requirements across Member States, is critical. — María Luisa Martínez Díez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modulation

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Noun

The test would help establish whether the reactor can maintain sustained operation without requiring constant human adjustments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
The adjustment marks the first price hike for the popular Platinum Select consumer card since 2018, signaling a shift in the travel rewards landscape.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

New regulations starting in 2027 will also limit tax credits for certain lawfully present immigrants, which could result in an additional 1 million uninsured individuals over time.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Energetic regulation and enforcement may be for naught, though, given localization of education governance and the high degree of district autonomy demanded by residents.

— David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of regulation

Noun

The patron saint of charitable societies, he is primarily recognized for his charity and compassion for the poor, though he is also known for his reform of the clergy and for his early role in opposing Jansenism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Its work included helping to rewrite the constitutions of these countries, reform court systems, and adopt democratic rule of law principles.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

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The background street gets wildly warped from distortion, and anything outside of the center suffers some detail loss.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Per the devices’ product pages, the speakers have lossless HD audio, Advanced Room Adaptation, and features for fighting noise distortion.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of distortion

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The amendment proposes allowing Agency Chief Contracting Officers the authority to approve such contracts.

— Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Shortly after the indictment, at a riverside restaurant near the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, both Republicans and Democrats sided with Comey and the first amendment.

— Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of amendment

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Central to this transformation is Digital Dubai, a government entity that is increasingly harnessing data to transform how decisions are made, services are delivered, and innovation is accelerated.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
For Daniel Washington, vacant land in Detroit's Northwest Goldberg neighborhood has already become part of its transformation.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformation

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As with the party’s other massive campaigns, such as the one-child policy, cadres understand that compliance with rectification is mandatory and a high priority for leaders.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
Sam's Club has established a rectification task force to overhaul supply-chain inspections and replaced its chairman with Liu Peng, a former executive at Alibaba.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 June 2026

Definition of rectification

Noun

Higher-frequency deformation patterns initially appeared around the ring before gradually merging into larger movements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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