A module is one of the separate parts of a course taught at a college or university.
[British]
These courses cover a twelve-week period and are organised into three four-week modules.
2. countable noun
A module is a part of a spacecraft which can operate by itself, often away from the rest of the spacecraft.
A rescue plan could be achieved by sending an unmanned module to the space station.
3. countable noun
A module is one of a set of parts from which some buildings are made. Each module is madeseparately, and the completed modules are then joined together to form the building.
4. countable noun
A module is a part of a machine, especially a computer, which performs a particular function.
module in British English
(ˈmɒdjuːl)
noun
1.
a self-contained unit or item, such as an assembly of electronic components and associated wiring or a segment of computer software, which itself performs a defined task and can be linked with other such units to form a larger system
2.
a standard unit of measure, esp one used to coordinate the dimensions of buildings and components; in classical architecture, half the diameter of a column at the base of the shaft
3.
a standardized unit designed to be added to or used as part of an arrangement of similar units, as in furniture
4. astronautics
any of several self-contained separable units making up a spacecraft or launch vehicle, each of which has one or more specified tasks
command module
service module
5. education
a short course of study, esp of a vocational or technical subject, that together with other such completed courses can count towards a particular qualification
Word origin
C16: from Latin modulus, diminutive of modusmode
module in American English
(ˈmɑdʒˌul)
noun
1.
a standard or unit of measurement
; specif.,
a.
in classical architecture, the diameter, or one half the diameter, of a column atthe base of the shaft, used to determine the proportions or the structure
b.
any of several standardized units of measurement used in architectural planning, in the construction of building materials, etc.
4-inch module, 2-foot module
2. US
a.
any of a set of units, as cabinets, designed to be arranged or joined in a variety of ways
b.
a detachable section, compartment, or unit with a specific purpose or function, as in a spacecraft
c. Electronics
a compact assembly that is a component of a larger unit
Word origin
Fr module < L modulus, dim. of modus: see mode
Examples of 'module' in a sentence
module
It is hoped the modules will form the basis for the first space hotel.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Trainers are required to attend a seminar or do a computer training module.
The Sun (2008)
The third module covered teamwork and group dynamics.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They then face eight modules that use computer animation to teach them the finer points of court etiquette.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Students are placed in groups of about 16 under a course or module tutor.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Technical as they sound, the modules cover subjects with the potential to make a big impact.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
After being involved with the pilot programme, he took part in modules one and two.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The project management module covers the critical evaluation of project management theory and methods, tools and techniques.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Deal clincher The university has a lot of industry links and you can be selective about modules within your course.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
If you have planted in modules cover them with the clear plastic lid or use clingfilm and an elastic band to keep it tightly in place.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
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British English: module /ˈmɒdjuːl/ NOUN
A module is one of the units that some university or college courses are divided into.