Module: meaning, definitions and examples

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module

 

[ หˆmษ’djuหl ]

Context #1 | Noun

programming

A self-contained piece of software that adds specific functionality to a larger software system.

Synonyms

component, extension, plugin

Examples of usage

  • This module allows users to customize their settings.
  • The module is responsible for handling user authentication.
  • Each module can be developed independently and integrated later.
Context #2 | Noun

education

A unit of a course with a specific focus or topic.

Synonyms

lesson, section, unit

Examples of usage

  • In this module, students will learn about ancient civilizations.
  • The final module of the course covers advanced topics.
  • Each module includes reading materials and assignments.
Context #3 | Verb

computing

To divide software into separate functional components.

Synonyms

divide, partition, segment

Examples of usage

  • We need to module this program for better maintainability.
  • The software engineer will module the application for scalability.

Translations

Translations of the word "module" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรณdulo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคกเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Modul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ modul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดัƒะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moduล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใ‚ธใƒฅใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท module

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณdulo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท modรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modul

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modul

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะดัƒะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรณdulo

Etymology

The word 'module' originated from the Latin word 'modulus', meaning a small measure or a standard unit. The term was first used in the context of education in the 19th century to refer to a self-contained unit of a course. In the 20th century, with the rise of computing, 'module' also became associated with software components. Today, the term is widely used in both educational and technological fields.

See also: mode, modest, modify, modulo.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,348 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.