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a separable component or self-contained segment of something else: an office module; a standard unit for measuring; in computers, a program or part that performs a distinct function
Not to be confused with:modal – pertaining to mode, manner, or form; in music, based on a scale other than major or minormodel – a standard or example for imitation; exemplary: a model prisoner; a miniature representation of something: a model train; a person or thing that serves as a subject for an artist

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M0365800 (mŏj′o͞ol)n.1. A standardized, often interchangeable component of a system or construction that is designed for easy assembly or flexible use: a sofa consisting of two end modules.2. Architecture A length used as a unit of measurement or as a standard for determining the proportions of a building.3. Electronics A self-contained assembly of electronic components and circuitry, such as a stage in a computer, that is installed as a unit.4. Computers A portion of a program that carries out a specific function and may be used alone or combined with other modules of the same program.5. A self-contained unit of a spacecraft that performs a specific task or class of tasks in support of the major function of the craft.6. A unit of education or instruction with a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, in which a single topic or a small section of a broad topic is studied for a given period of time.7. Mathematics An algebraic system that resembles a vector space, except that the set of scalars forms a ring and not necessarily a field.8. Biology A unit of modular growth, such as a coral polyp.9. Archaic A standard or unit of measurement.

[Latin modulus, diminutive of modus, measure; see med- in Indo-European roots.]

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(ˈmɒdjuːl) n1. (Computer Science) 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 system2. (Architecture) 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 shaft3. (Furniture) a standardized unit designed to be added to or used as part of an arrangement of similar units, as in furniture4. (Astronautics) astronautics any of several self-contained separable units making up a spacecraft or launch vehicle, each of which has one or more specified tasks: command module; service module. 5. (Education) education 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[C16: from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus mode]

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n. 1. a separable component, frequently one that is interchangeable with others, for assembly into units of differing size, complexity, or function. 2. any of the self-contained segments of a spacecraft. 3. a standard or unit for measuring. 4. a selected unit of measure used as a basis for the planning and standardization of building materials. [1555–65; < Latin modulus]

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A short course of study in a particular subject or in a particular area of a subject.

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Noun	1.	module - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mindfaculty, mental facultyability, power - possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"attention - the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"language, speech - the mental faculty or power of vocal communication; "language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals"retentiveness, retentivity, retention, memory - the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger"intellect, reason, understanding - the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil"sensory faculty, sentiency, sentience, sense, sensation - the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"volition, will - the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith
	2.	module - detachable compartment of a spacecraftcommand module - a space module in which astronauts can live and control the spacecraft and communicate with earthcompartment - a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed areaballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft - a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
	3.	module - computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automaticallycomputer circuit - a circuit that is part of a computer
	4.	module - a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other componentscartridge - a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment; "he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck"constituent, element, component - an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"power module - module that provides power to operate other modulessystem - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"

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模块宇宙飞船上各个独立的舱

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(ˈmodjuːl) noun a self-contained unit forming eg part of a building, spacecraft etc. a lunar module. 模块，（宇宙飞船上各个独立的）舱

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1 Term derived from the Latin modulus, a unit of measure in classical architecture equal to half the diameter of a column at its base. This unit was used in proportioning the classical orders of architectureorders of architecture.
In classical tyles of architecture the various columnar types fall, in general, into the five so-called classical orders, which are named Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite.
..... Click the link for more information. . 2 The modern module is an interchangeable building unit used in construction; these units are mass-produced and therefore easily replaced and economical.

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A simple ratio by which all parts of a building are related as part of an ordered system.

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in architecture, an arbitrary unit of measurement adopted to coordinate the dimensions of parts of a building or complex. In the architecture of different peoples different quantities have been used as the module, depending on the type of construction and building design. The module of a structure may be one of its basic measurements (the diameter of the dome or the length of the bay in the vaulted medieval structures of Europe and Central Asia), the size of an individual structural element (the diameter of a column and the width of a triglyph in ancient architecture employing the classical orders), or the dimensions of a building material (the length of a brick or log). Measures of length (such as the foot, sazhen’ (2.134 m), and meter) are also used directly as modules, forming a linear module.

Arising out of technical necessity, the module became a device in architectural composition to place in harmony the dimensions of a structure and its parts (for example, the golden section in ancient architecture and the modulor of Le Corbusier). The use of modules, however, never resulted in the mechanical computation of all quantities: in the search for expressive correlations, architects made commensurate corrections that took into account optical illusions. In the architecture of the second half of the 20th century, with the development of prefabricated industrial construction, linear modules became particularly important as a means of organizing the planning and design of buildings and of unifying and standardizing them.

The primary module of 10 cm, larger derivative modules (30, 60, 120, 150, 300, and 600 cm) and fractional modules, together with the rules of application, constitute a module system. They have been established by Soviet, foreign, and international norms and standards.

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Khazanov, D. B. “Modul’ v arkhitekture.” In the collection Voprosy teorii arkhitekturnoi kompozitsii, [issue] 2. Moscow, 1958.
Arkhitektura zhilogo kompleksa. Moscow, 1969.

D. B. KHAZANOV

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(in electronics), a functionally complete subassembly of electronic apparatus that is designed as an independent item. A distinction is made among planar, three-dimensional, and planar-three-dimensional types according to design, and between transistor and tube types according to the type of electronic devices.

Modules are most frequently assembled on printed-circuit boards. The technology of production of modules permits a high degree of automation, which ensures highly reliable operation. Modules may be adjusted and checked separately, thus making possible repair by replacement, without additional adjustment. The use of modules (the functional-subassembly method of design) shortens the development time, reduces design and production costs, and simplifies maintenance and modernization.

REFERENCE

Gusev, V. P. Tekhnologiia radioapparatostroeniia. Moscow, 1972.

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[′mäj·ül] (aerospace engineering) A self-contained unit which serves as a building block for the overall structure in space technology; usually designated by its primary function, such as command module or lunar landing module. (computer science) A distinct and identifiable unit of computer program for such purposes as compiling, loading, and linkage editing. One memory bank and associated electronics in a computer. (electronics) A packaged assembly of wired components, built in a standardized size and having standardized plug-in or solderable terminations. (engineering) A unit of size used as a basic component for standardizing the design and construction of buildings, building parts, and furniture. (mathematics) A vector space in which the scalars are a ring rather than a field.

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1. A distinct component forming part of an ordered system. 2. A repetitive dimensional or functional unit used in planning, recording, or constructing buildings or other structures. 3. A standard, usually of length, by which the proportions of a building are determined. 4. A unit of a building structure which is based on a standard pattern of standard dimensions.

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1. 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 2. 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 3. Education 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

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(programming)An independent piece of software whichforms part of one or more larger programs. Differentlanguages have different concepts of a module but there areseveral common ideas.

Modules are usually compiled seperately (in compiledlanguages) and provide an abstraction or information hidingmechanism so that a module's implementation can be changedwithout requiring any change to other modules. In thisrespect they are similar to objects in an object-oriented language, though a module may contain many proceduresand/or functions which would correspond to many objects.

A module often has its own name space for identifiers sothe same identifier may be used to mean different things indifferent modules.

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(hardware)An independent assembly of electronic componentswith some distinct function, e.g. a RAM module consisting ofseveral RAM chips mounted on a small circuit board.

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A self-contained hardware or software component that interacts with a larger system. A software module (program module) comes in the form of a file and typically handles a specific task within a larger software system. Hardware modules are units that often plug into a main system. See memory module, ROM card, MCM and modular programming.

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noun one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

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noun detachable compartment of a spacecraft

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noun computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)

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noun a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components

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