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module

/ˈmɒdjuːl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A standardized component of a larger system or structure, designed to be assembled with other components.

    - "The car engine is a module that can be replaced with a new one."
    - "The software development team worked on separate modules to create the final product."

Variants
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module , modules , command module , command modules , lunar excursion module , lunar module , lunar modules , service module , service modules
Etymology
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The word 'module' comes from the Latin word 'modulus', meaning 'measure' or 'unit'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'module' is commonly used in various fields such as software development, engineering, and manufacturing.

  2. The first electronic digital computer, ENIAC, was composed of more than 17,000 vacuum tubes, 70,000 resistors, 10,000 capacitors, 1,500 relays, and 6,000 switches, which can be considered as modules of the computer.

  3. The term 'module' is also used in music, where a module is a self-contained piece of music that can be played on its own or combined with other modules to create a longer piece of music.


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  1. Component: A module is a type of component that can be assembled with other components to create a larger system or structure.

  2. Software module: A self-contained piece of software that performs a specific function and can be used in other software applications.


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Modules have been used extensively in various fields such as software development, engineering, and manufacturing.

How to Memorize "module"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a Lego block as a module. Each block is a standardized component that can be assembled with other blocks to create a larger structure.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'module' with the word 'component'. A module is a type of component that can be assembled with other components to create a larger system or structure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Orderly Units of Large Systems' to remember the meaning of the word 'module'.


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