module

noun

mod·ule | \ ˈmä-(ˌ)jül

Definition of module

1 : a standard or unit of measurement

2 : the size of some one part taken as a unit of measure by which the proportions of an architectural composition are regulated

3a : any in a series of standardized units for use together: such as

(1) : a unit of furniture or architecture

(2) : an educational unit which covers a single subject or topic

b : a usually packaged functional assembly of electronic components for use with other such assemblies the subwoofer module

4 : an independently operable unit that is a part of the total structure of a space vehicle

5a : a subset of an additive group that is also a group under addition

b : a mathematical set that is a commutative group under addition and that is closed under multiplication which is distributive from the left or right or both by elements of a ring and for which a(bx) = (ab)x or (xb)a = x(ba) or both where a and b are elements of the ring and x belongs to the set

Examples of module in a Sentence

factories that build engines, transmissions, brakes, and other modules for cars a memory module for storing information

Recent Examples on the Web However, stacking multiple lens elements on top of each other requires more vertical space inside the camera module. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, "A New Lens Technology Is Primed to Jump-Start Phone Cameras," 4 Feb. 2021 Rather than a floating rectangular or square array in the top left corner, like the iPhone or previous Galaxy phones, the camera module on the S21 is less of a bump and more of a bulge, seamlessly extending from the metal side frame. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung's new Galaxy S21 lineup chooses refinement over reinvention," 14 Jan. 2021 This year, however, Apple gave its flagship iPhone an improved camera module with a main sensor that’s 50 percent larger than its siblings. — Popular Science, "The best new photography gear of the year," 26 Dec. 2020 While bifacial was considered a niche product, the tariffs had encouraged some new solar manufacturing in the U.S., and module imports exempt from those duties posed a threat. — Brian Eckhouse, Bloomberg.com, "Trump Thwarted in Latest Bid to Kill Solar-Tariff Loophole," 24 Oct. 2020 The Access module, which needs an ethernet connection to operate, receives that data and sends it to your phone, tablet, and computer. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "Become Your Own Meteorologist with a Home Weather Station," 4 Jan. 2021 NuScale claimed yesterday its reactors can generate 77 megawatts of electricity per module, compared to the current expectation of 60 megawatts, a 25% increase in energy output. — Abby Smith, Washington Examiner, "Daily on Energy: Big oil CEOs have come to terms with a Biden administration," 11 Nov. 2020 Each module is made up of 3.6 miles of electrical conductor segments and wrapped with six layers of insulating tape totaling more than 180 miles. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, "General Atomics wins $3.3M contract to assist in nuclear fusion project in France," 6 Nov. 2020 Peoria Public Schools in Illinois recently came under fire for a question on an Acellus module that asked school kindergartners to label families. — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, "'Inappropriate and racist content': Some schools cancel online curriculum Acellus as COVID-19 back to school kicks off," 4 Sep. 2020

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