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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 experience of the past eight months suggests that resilience has been earned, through adjustment, stronger policy frameworks, and buffers built before the conflict.

— Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
But rather than the usual micro-adjustments, the platform’s announcement of Features — allowing creators to upload horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes — heralds a more radical shift.

— Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adjustment

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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

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That low, the rays must pass through a much thicker layer of the atmosphere than when the sun is higher in the sky, increasing the light distortion that complicates photography.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
In an age of denial, distortion and flagrant ahistoricism, the survival of fact depends on those willing to establish it, repeat it and refuse to be shaken.

— Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 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

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The outcome was part of a sweeping election-night transformation that also saw Republicans lose two state House seats, a state Senate seat and all three school board contests.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
For AnnaSophia Robb, who plays Stallone's first wife Sasha, Ippolito’s transformation seemed almost effortless.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 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

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Testing methodology Extreme forces driving modern aerospace and defense systems expose structural materials to rapid deformation, crushing pressure, and sudden failure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 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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