module

noun
UK: /ˈmɒdjuːl/
US: /ˈmɑːdʒuːl/

  1. A separate part of something bigger.

    1. This module is easy to install.
    2. Each module of the training course focuses on a different skill.

  2. A part of a university or college course.

    1. I study one module each month.
    2. The core modules provide a foundation for more specialized study later.

  3. A small, self-contained part of a spacecraft or piece of equipment.

    1. The landing module returned to Earth.
    2. Astronauts detached the research module from the space station.

  4. A unit of measurement.

    1. This machine has a module for volume.
    2. Each data point represents a specific module of activity recorded.

Synonyms

component unit element section part segment
module verb

  1. To divide something into separate and independent parts or units.

    1. We module the software.
    2. The company decided to module its training program for better efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "module" in English means: A separate part of something bigger., A part of a university or college course., A small, self-contained part of a spacecraft or piece of equipment., A unit of measurement..

The phonetic transcription of "module" is /ˈmɒdjuːl/ in British English and /ˈmɑːdʒuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "module": component, unit, element, section, part, segment.

Example usage of "module": "This module is easy to install.". More examples on the page.