module

noun

mod·ule ˈmä-(ˌ)jül

: a standard or unit of measurement

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

: 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

: a usually packaged functional assembly of electronic components for use with other such assemblies

the subwoofer module

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

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

: 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 Still, Slack employees are finding workarounds, either writing code that automates taking the course, or sharing lists of the easiest modules to complete. —

Byjane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2023 The company’s researchers say the worm includes two elements: a spreading module and a second module that also communicates with Gamaredon’s servers. —

Matt Burgess, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2023 Again hewing to the Air’s spec, the Gravity Dream Edition should feature the larger of Lucid’s two battery packs, with 118 kW spread over 22 modules. —

IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2023 Pulling on the module opens it with a click to adjust the hours and minutes. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023 The disposable cargo module for the first Dream Chaser flight to the space station has already departed Sierra Space's factory for Ohio. —

Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Nov. 2023 Those were the major modules that formed my childhood. —

Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2023 Neural networks split the work of training machine-learning models onto different software modules. —

IEEE Spectrum, 15 Nov. 2023 Organizations can inspire their workforces to become more engaged, productive and motivated by giving their employees incentives to engage with digital adoption platforms, collaboration tools and online learning modules. —

Khadim Batti, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 See More

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