module

module Definition

mod·ule (mäj′o̵̅o̅l′)

noun

a standard or unit of measurement; specif.,
1. in classical architecture, the diameter, or one half the diameter, of a column at the base of the shaft, used to determine the proportions or the structure
2. any of several standardized units of measurement used in architectural planning, in the construction of building materials, etc. 4-inch module, 2-foot module
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1. any of a set of units, as cabinets, designed to be arranged or joined in a variety of ways
2. a detachable section, compartment, or unit with a specific purpose or function, as in a spacecraft
3. Electronics a compact assembly that is a component of a larger unit

Etymology: Fr module < L modulus, dim. of modus: see mode

module Usage Examples

Converse of object

teach: Two of the six taught modules in the final year can be chosen from the Drug Delivery option or the Cosmetic Products option.
comprise: The program involves a taught element comprising 8 modules of study, with 2 modules offered during each 15-week semester.
choose: Students choose four modules from the following list and write a dissertation on an aspect of international commercial law.
select: Full Year students You need to select modules totalling 60 credit units per semester.
complete: Senior Honors students are required to complete TWO other modules from the list of Honors options.

Adjective modifier

optional: Optional modules are marked with an " O " .
compulsory: The only compulsory module is the Project, which is chosen by the student.
elective: Design projects, assignments and case studies are also integrated into the course, which is made up of core and elective modules.
core: Alongside a general module in literary research skills, students take three core modules.
30-credit: The two programs are identical at stages 1 and 2, with a compulsory 30-credit core language module at each stage.
introductory: Analysis of the reasons for the choice of an introductory finance module by non-specialist students identifies three clusters of students.

Modifies a noun

tutor: However such measures are not required and rely on the module tutor 's commitment to good practice in this area.
leader: The visit gave them the opportunity of meeting Dr. Geoffrey Abbott the module leader.

Noun used with modifier

core: At Level 3, the core modules develop more advanced areas of study.
kernel: UPDATE: Linux kernel module handing has changed considerably, see the modules section.
dissertation: Teaching/learning methods and strategies 1-3 are requirements of all modules, and especially the dissertation preparation module and the dissertation.
add-on: Indeed, there are more than 7,700 add-on modules available on the Internet for Perl, covering almost every area of computing!
plug-in: These fancy effects require the surfer to download the latest version of this or that plug-in module.

Preposition: in

semester: You will study 6 modules in each semester ( some modules are double ).

Preposition: per

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