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
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
Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@sacbee.com.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 Apr. 2024
At Kwik Fit, one of the largest UK car-servicing groups, just 15 out of about 1,500 technicians meet the Level 3 or Level 4 standard required to repair EV battery cells and modules.
—Jamie Nimmo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in the state, an elementary school is reportedly experimenting with using AI learning modules to teach children basic core curriculums and then supplementing that with human teachers.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2024
The battery powering the e-motors, which has a useable capacity of 96 kWh, comprises 33 six-cell modules, some of which are stacked under the rear seat.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Astronauts made the journey in a different, attached module − called the command module.
—Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Advertisement In November 2022, three astronauts rode the Shenzhou 15 spacecraft to Tiangong space station, discarding the orbital module that would eventually careen back toward Earth on Tuesday, according to Space.com.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The sticks offer nice elasticity, the star of the module show is the D-ippon D-pad.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
In October, after the Hyundai and Kia recalls, Mando issued its own recall, for 3.4 million anti-lock brake modules that can leak fluid.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 Apr. 2024
At Kwik Fit, one of the largest UK car-servicing groups, just 15 out of about 1,500 technicians meet the Level 3 or Level 4 standard required to repair EV battery cells and modules.
—Jamie Nimmo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in the state, an elementary school is reportedly experimenting with using AI learning modules to teach children basic core curriculums and then supplementing that with human teachers.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2024
The battery powering the e-motors, which has a useable capacity of 96 kWh, comprises 33 six-cell modules, some of which are stacked under the rear seat.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Astronauts made the journey in a different, attached module − called the command module.
—Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Advertisement In November 2022, three astronauts rode the Shenzhou 15 spacecraft to Tiangong space station, discarding the orbital module that would eventually careen back toward Earth on Tuesday, according to Space.com.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The sticks offer nice elasticity, the star of the module show is the D-ippon D-pad.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
In October, after the Hyundai and Kia recalls, Mando issued its own recall, for 3.4 million anti-lock brake modules that can leak fluid.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
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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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