module
noun
mod·ule
ˈmä-(ˌ)jül 
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
3
a
: 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
5
a
: 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
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factories that build engines, transmissions, brakes, and other modules for cars
a memory module for storing information
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The headset has a thin headband that stretches over the top of your head and connects the two small modules that rest outside your ears.
—PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Who read the books, completed the modules, participated in peer reviews?
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Dealers are to inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as well as update the software to monitor the battery, free of charge.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Module.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/module. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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module
noun
mod·ule
ˈmäj-ü(ə)l
1
a
: any in a series of similar units for use together
b
: a usually packaged collection of parts (as for an electronic device)
2
: an independent unit of a space vehicle
a propulsion module
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