amplitude modulation

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === amplitude modulation (countable and uncountable, plural amplitude modulations) (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 ==== quadrature amplitude modulation ==== Related terms ==== amplitude-modulated ==== Translations ==== === See also === phase modulation