ALL meanings of module
mod·ule
M m - noun module a separable component, frequently one that is interchangeable with others, for assembly into units of differing size, complexity, or function. 1
- noun module any of the individual, self-contained segments of a spacecraft, designed to perform a particular task: the spacecraft's command module; a lunar module. 1
- noun module a standard or unit for measuring. 1
- noun module a selected unit of measure, ranging in size from a few inches to several feet, used as a basis for the planning and standardization of building materials. 1
- noun module Mathematics. an Abelian group with a set of left or right operators forming a ring such that for any two operators and any group element the result of having the first operator act on the element, giving a second element, and the second operator act on the second element is equal to the result of having a single operator, formed by adding or multiplying the two operators, act on the first element. Compare ring1 (def 23). 1
- noun module Computers. part of a program that performs a distinct function. an interchangeable, plug-in hardware unit. 1
- noun Technical meaning of module 1. (programming) An independent piece of software which forms part of one or more larger programs. Different languages have different concepts of a module but there are several common ideas. Modules are usually compiled seperately (in compiled languages) and provide an abstraction or information hiding mechanism so that a module's implementation can be changed without requiring any change to other modules. In this respect they are similar to objects in an object-oriented language, though a module may contain many procedures and/or functions which would correspond to many objects. A module often has its own name space for identifiers so the same identifier may be used to mean different things in different modules. 2. (hardware) An independent assembly of electronic components with some distinct function, e.g. a RAM module consisting of several RAM chips mounted on a small circuit board. 1
- noun module Each of a set of standardized parts or independent units that can be used to construct a more complex structure, such as an item of furniture or a building. 1
- noun module structure: unit, part 1
- noun module university: term of lectures 1
- noun module spacecraft: detaching part 1
- countable noun module A module is one of the separate parts of a course taught at a college or university. 0
- countable noun module A module is a part of a spacecraft which can operate by itself, often away from the rest of the spacecraft. 0
- countable noun module A module is one of a set of parts from which some buildings are made. Each module is made separately, and the completed modules are then joined together to form the building. 0
- countable noun module A module is a part of a machine, especially a computer, which performs a particular function. 0
- noun module a self-contained unit or item, such as an assembly of electronic components and associated wiring or a segment of computer software, which itself performs a defined task and can be linked with other such units to form a larger system 0
- noun module a standard unit of measure, esp one used to coordinate the dimensions of buildings and components; in classical architecture, half the diameter of a column at the base of the shaft 0
- noun module a standardized unit designed to be added to or used as part of an arrangement of similar units, as in furniture 0
- noun module any of several self-contained separable units making up a spacecraft or launch vehicle, each of which has one or more specified tasks 0
- noun module a short course of study, esp of a vocational or technical subject, that together with other such completed courses can count towards a particular qualification 0
- noun module a standard or unit of measurement 0
- noun module 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 0
- noun module any of several standardized units of measurement used in architectural planning, in the construction of building materials, etc. 0
- noun module any of a set of units, as cabinets, designed to be arranged or joined in a variety of ways 0
- noun module a detachable section, compartment, or unit with a specific purpose or function, as in a spacecraft 0
- noun module a compact assembly that is a component of a larger unit 0