mo
dule
Plural
modules
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a self-contained unit designed to function as part of a larger system or structure
- Every module performs a specific role within the network.
- The machine was built from interchangeable modules.
- Software modules are tested before integration.
- Engineers replaced the damaged module without affecting the whole system.
- The design allows for quick upgrades by adding new modules.
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a circuit board or assembly of electronic components forming part of a computer or other electronic device
- The technician replaced a faulty memory module.
- Each module on the motherboard handles a specific task.
- The new graphics module improves rendering speed.
- Hardware modules are tested for compatibility before installation.
- The computer's storage module was upgraded to higher capacity.
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a detachable section of a spacecraft, designed for specific operations such as living, landing, or control
- The crew returned safely in the command module.
- Engineers tested the lunar module before launch.
- The docking module connected two spacecraft in orbit.
- Astronauts entered the reentry module to prepare for landing.
- Each module of the station serves a distinct purpose.
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a distinct cognitive or perceptual system within the mind, responsible for specific mental functions
- Language processing is often studied as a separate mental module.
- The theory proposes that vision and hearing operate through different modules.
- Cognitive scientists debate whether moral reasoning is an independent module.
- Each module in the brain handles a specialized task.
- Memory and attention are thought to involve interacting modules.
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a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study
A module is a specific unit or section of a course that focuses on a particular topic or skill. It is often part of a larger program or curriculum and is designed to be studied individually or in sequence with other modules. Each module typically includes lessons, assignments, and sometimes exams to help students understand and master the material. Modules can vary in length and content, and they allow students to learn in manageable portions. In some cases, completing several modules may be required to pass a course or earn a degree.
- The module on Shakespearean sonnets is part of the English Literature course.
- Students will explore various theories of personality in the psychology module.
- The module on renewable energy sources is a core component of the environmental science program.
- He completed the advanced statistics module as part of his mathematics degree.
- The module on financial accounting introduces students to basic concepts and principles of accounting.