amplitude modulation

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Noun

amplitude modulation (countable and uncountable, plural amplitude modulations)

  2. (radio) A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave.
    Alternative form: AM (initialism)
    Coordinate terms: frequency modulation, FM

Derived terms

  • amplitude-modulated

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