module

noun [C]

/ˈmɒd.juːl/

/ˈmɑː.dʒuːl/

Definition

› one of a set of separate parts that, when combined, form a complete whole: The emergency building is transported in individual modules, such as bedrooms and a kitchen, which are put together on site. The full computer program is made up of several modules (= small programs) which should be individually tested before being integrated.Words meaning parts of things › one of the units that together make a complete course taught especially at a college or universityClasses, courses and coursework › a part of a spacecraft that can operate independently of the other parts, especially when separate from them: a lunar landing moduleSpace travel modular

/ˈmɒd.jʊ.lər/

/ˈmɑː.dʒə.lɚ/ adjective › Many colleges and universities now offer modular degree courses.Classes, courses and coursework

(Definition of module noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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