module

[ moj-ool ]

/ ˈmɒdʒ ul /

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noun

a separable component, frequently one that is interchangeable with others, for assembly into units of differing size, complexity, or function.

any of the individual, self-contained segments of a spacecraft, designed to perform a particular task: the spacecraft's command module; a lunar module.

a standard or unit for measuring.

a selected unit of measure, ranging in size from a few inches to several feet, used as a basis for the planning and standardization of building materials.

Mathematics. an Abelian group with a set of left or right operators forming a ring such that for any two operators and any group element the result of having the first operator act on the element, giving a second element, and the second operator act on the second element is equal to the result of having a single operator, formed by adding or multiplying the two operators, act on the first element.Compare ring¹ (def. 23).

Computers.

part of a program that performs a distinct function.
an interchangeable, plug-in hardware unit.

Origin of module

1555–65; <Latin modulus;see modulus

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH module

mode, module

Words nearby module

modularity, modularize, modulate, modulation, modulator, module, modulo, modulus, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity, modus operandi

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Example sentences from the Web for module

The band will be taking your questions in the module below from 4-5 PM EST today.
Live Q&A: Pomplamoose|The Daily Beast|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The EPA has a module on its site to help consumers donate or recycle their old devices.
ecoATM offers consumers a new way to sell used cell phones and electronic devices|Sarah Langs|September 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A module usually consists of a couple of undercovers, a sergeant, and five investigators.
Columbia University Drug Bust|Joshua Robinson, Lloyd Grove|December 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The diameter or half-diameter of the column (the module) served as the unit for the whole building.
A Manual of the Historical Development of Art|G. G. (Gustavus George) Zerffi

One of these parts will form the module in accordance with which the adjustments are to be made as above described.
Ten Books on Architecture|Vitruvius
The height of a capital will be one module, and its breadth two and one sixth modules.
Ten Books on Architecture|Vitruvius
The arrangement is then equivalent to an Italian module, but on a large scale.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 1|Various
Of these parts, let one be fixed upon to form the module, and in accordance with this module the whole work is to be developed.
Ten Books on Architecture|Vitruvius

British Dictionary definitions for module

module

/ (ˈmɒdjuːl) /

noun

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

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

a standardized unit designed to be added to or used as part of an arrangement of similar units, as in furniture

astronautics any of several self-contained separable units making up a spacecraft or launch vehicle, each of which has one or more specified taskscommand module; service module

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 for module

C16: from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus mode

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	module
释义	module [ moj-ool ] / ˈmɒdʒ ul / SEE SYNONYMS FOR module ON THESAURUS.COM noun a separable component, frequently one that is interchangeable with others, for assembly into units of differing size, complexity, or function. any of the individual, self-contained segments of a spacecraft, designed to perform a particular task: the spacecraft's command module; a lunar module. a standard or unit for measuring. a selected unit of measure, ranging in size from a few inches to several feet, used as a basis for the planning and standardization of building materials. Mathematics. an Abelian group with a set of left or right operators forming a ring such that for any two operators and any group element the result of having the first operator act on the element, giving a second element, and the second operator act on the second element is equal to the result of having a single operator, formed by adding or multiplying the two operators, act on the first element.Compare ring¹ (def. 23). Computers. part of a program that performs a distinct function. an interchangeable, plug-in hardware unit. Origin of module 1555–65; <Latin modulus;see modulus WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH module mode, module Words nearby module modularity, modularize, modulate, modulation, modulator, module, modulo, modulus, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity, modus operandi Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for module The band will be taking your questions in the module below from 4-5 PM EST today. Live Q&A: Pomplamoose\|The Daily Beast\|November 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The EPA has a module on its site to help consumers donate or recycle their old devices. ecoATM offers consumers a new way to sell used cell phones and electronic devices\|Sarah Langs\|September 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A module usually consists of a couple of undercovers, a sergeant, and five investigators. Columbia University Drug Bust\|Joshua Robinson, Lloyd Grove\|December 8, 2010\|DAILY BEAST The diameter or half-diameter of the column (the module) served as the unit for the whole building. A Manual of the Historical Development of Art\|G. G. (Gustavus George) Zerffi One of these parts will form the module in accordance with which the adjustments are to be made as above described. Ten Books on Architecture\|Vitruvius The height of a capital will be one module, and its breadth two and one sixth modules. Ten Books on Architecture\|Vitruvius The arrangement is then equivalent to an Italian module, but on a large scale. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 1\|Various Of these parts, let one be fixed upon to form the module, and in accordance with this module the whole work is to be developed. Ten Books on Architecture\|Vitruvius British Dictionary definitions for module module / (ˈmɒdjuːl) / noun 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 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 a standardized unit designed to be added to or used as part of an arrangement of similar units, as in furniture astronautics any of several self-contained separable units making up a spacecraft or launch vehicle, each of which has one or more specified taskscommand module; service module 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 for module C16: from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus mode Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to module sector, chunk, any, share, section, factor, component, detail, element, member, item, lot, measure, piece, segment, side, unit, arm, capsule, spacecraft
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module

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