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

Scalable storage is handled through the Data Warehouse module, and the Data Science component allows users to perform various data science workflows, including data exploration and the creation of machine learning models. —Robert Kramer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

The motor units are each equipped with a 6-axis motion-sensing IMU (inertial measurement unit) and a GPS module. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024

On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear. —PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024

In most cases, digital forensics can recover data stored electronically on devices such as a cell phone, computer system or memory module. —Jordan D. Brown, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin modulus

First Known Use

circa 1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing module

• command module
• lunar module
• service module

Kids Definition

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