module
ˈmɒdʒuːl
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Definition of module - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
componentseparate unit that forms part of a larger structure
  • The space station was assembled from several modules.
component section unit
2.
educationUKunit of education covering a single topicUK
  • The biology module covers genetics and evolution.
course unit
3.
technologyTECH.section of a program or group of subroutinesTECH.
  • The module handles all the data processing tasks.
component subroutine
4.
architectureTECH.standard unit of measure for building proportionsTECH.
  • The architect used a module to design the columns.
measure standard unit
5.
spaceTECH.independent unit of a spacecraftTECH.
  • The lunar module landed on the moon's surface.
compartment unit
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Images of module

  • module: independent unit of a spacecraft
    independent unit of a spacecraft

Expressions with module

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separate part of a course that teaches one topic or skill
Each training module covers a different safety procedure for new employees.
separate part added to a main system to give extra features
You can install an add-on module to enable advanced reporting tools.
electronic unit that manages and coordinates the actions of connected components
The mechanic replaced the engine control module to fix the starting problem.
small removable circuit board that adds data storage capacity to electronic devices
He installed a new memory module to speed up his computer.
separate unit added to a system to provide extra features
You can install a new plug-in module to expand the device's memory.
part of a spacecraft containing the crew's living and control quarters
The astronauts returned to the command module after completing their spacewalk..

Origin of module

Latin, modulus (small measure)

Terms with module included in their meaning

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computers
removable module for software or data storage
technology
module adding new content to software
SIMacr.
acr: Subscriber Identity Module
small card in phones that stores user information
computers
hardware or module that links a device to a shared data bus
technology
separate hardware module designed to plug into larger equipment for use
transportation
device or module that controls direction of a vehicle or machine
abstract algebra
multiplication of a module element by a ring element
technology
public sections of a software module

Examples of module in a sentence

  • The software update included a new security module.
  • The math module focuses on algebra and calculus.
  • Students must complete the history module by next week.
  • Developers are working on a module to improve user interface.
  • The building's facade was designed using a module.
  • Each module in the structure was carefully measured.

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  1. French:module, unité d'enseignement, ...
  2. German:Modul, Kurs, ...
  3. Italian:modulo, unità didattica, ...
  4. Spanish:unidad, tema, ...
  5. Portuguese:módulo, unidade curricular, ...
  6. Chinese:模块, 课程, ...
  7. Japanese:モジュール, プログラムセクション, ...
  8. Arabic:وَحْدَة نَمَطِيَّة, وَحْدَة دِراسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹדוּל, יְחִידַת לִימּוּד, ...
  10. Russian:модуль, учебный модуль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модуль, навчальний модуль, ...
  12. Hindi:मॉड्यूल, पाठ्यक्रम इकाई, ...
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