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 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 Researchers said charge redistribution, orbital hybridization and spin modulation at the interface helped optimize the catalyst’s behavior during oxygen reduction. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 Even the blend of regen and real braking feels mushy, making pressure modulation difficult. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for modulation

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Noun

That number includes adjustments for socioeconomic differences.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
This enables automatic system adjustments during major events, disturbances or shifting demand.

— Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The Big Ten enters this week largely unscathed after Week 1, with 15 of its teams winning in regulation, another needing assistance from clock operators and two falling considerably short.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Area dynamics, municipal regulations, employer activity and renter preferences vary from market to market.

— Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulation

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After a citizen’s task force last month recommended Orange County make hotel tax reform a legislative priority, the Orlando Sentinel sought interviews with the two leading candidates for governor for their take on the future of the lucrative tax.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Last month, weeks after tens of thousands of students took to the streets of New Delhi demanding education reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence on the seven-week protests.

— Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of reform

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Last year, India had urged members at the BRICS summit to address their trade imbalances with New Delhi, and market access to address that distortion is expected to be on the agenda this year.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Concerns about tariffs are creating distortions in the global market and contributing to higher prices, analysts say.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of distortion

Noun

But even alkaline garden soil may become acidic over time as a result of environmental factors, such as acid rain, or the overuse of synthetic fertilizers and other soil amendments.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
In a matter of minutes, the commissioners all voted to approve the amendment.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of amendment

Noun

The terrorist organization became a phone screen The transformation is now reflected in the government's own threat assessments.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Recovery and transformation As small businesses in the area fought to stay afloat, an injection of federal cash helped the effort.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of transformation

Noun

Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
The condition may have caused pain and produced a deformation or swelling on her chest.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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