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module

[ moj-ool ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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 ring ¹( def 23 ).
Computers.
1. part of a program that performs a distinct function.
2. an interchangeable, plug-in hardware unit.

module

/ ˈmɒdjuːl /

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 tasks
command 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

Origin of module¹

1555–65; < Latin modulus; modulus

Origin of module¹

C16: from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus mode

The service module also deploys four arrays of solar panels.

The band will be taking your questions in the module below from 4-5 PM EST today.

The EPA has a module on its site to help consumers donate or recycle their old devices.

Armstrong describes how he diagnosed the problem and landed the lunar module craft.

To share a comment, simply submit one in the chat module above and we'll push them live as we go.

The height of a capital will be one module, and its breadth two and one sixth modules.

The capitals of each triglyph are to measure one sixth of a module.

The interconnect cable for an expansion module is provided with that unit.

The memory has a multibus structure which permits each bus to communicate simultaneously with a separate memory module.

The diameter or half-diameter of the column (the module) served as the unit for the whole building.

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