module
noun
- part of a program that performs a distinct function.
- an interchangeable, plug-in hardware unit.
Origin of module
Related Words for module
sector, chunk, any, share, section, factor, component, detail, element, member, item, lot, measure, piece, segment, side, unit, arm, capsule, spacecraftExamples from the Web for module
Contemporary Examples of module
The band will be taking your questions in the module below from 4-5 PM EST today.
The EPA has a module on its site to help consumers donate or recycle their old devices.
ecoATM offers consumers a new way to sell used cell phones and electronic devicesSarah Langs
September 1, 2013
A module usually consists of a couple of undercovers, a sergeant, and five investigators.
Historical Examples of module
The height of a capital will be one module, and its breadth two and one sixth modules.
Ten Books on ArchitectureVitruvius
The capitals of each triglyph are to measure one sixth of a module.
Ten Books on ArchitectureVitruvius
One of these parts will form the module in accordance with which the adjustments are to be made as above described.
Ten Books on ArchitectureVitruvius
Of these parts, let one be fixed upon to form the module, and in accordance with this module the whole work is to be developed.
Ten Books on ArchitectureVitruvius
The arrangement is then equivalent to an Italian module, but on a large scale.