correct vs modulate

modulate vs correct

correct is an adjective but modulate is not an adjective.

correct and modulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
modulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modulate is a hyponym of correct; that is, modulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:

correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
modulate: adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of

Other hyponyms of correct include proportion, temper, tune, tune up, calibrate, fine-tune, graduate, tune, tune up, time, trim, zero, zero in, zero, readjust, reset, attune, time, set, regulate, focalise, focalize, focus, sharpen, sync, synchronise, synchronize, pressurise, pressurize, decompress, depressurise, depressurize, fit, match, plumb, align, coordinate, ordinate, harmonise, harmonize, reconcile, linearise, linearize, justify, citify.

correct (adjective)	modulate (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	modulate (verb)
treat a defect	adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
make right or correct	fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
censure severely	vary the pitch of one's speech
fall in value	change the key of, in music
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for

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