What does "amplitude modulation" mean?

A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave.

What is a synonym for "amplitude modulation"?

Common synonyms include: am, modulation, tremolo.

noun

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Noun

1
A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave. countable, uncountable
2
modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier wave wordnet