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Module

UK /["/ˈmɒdjuːl/"]/US /["/ˈmɑːdʒuːl/"]/

Definition

a unit that can form part of a course of study, especially at a college or university in the UK

In simple words: A part of a larger system or a separate unit that can work by itself.

Examples

  • The course consists of ten core modules and five optional modules.
  • Participants who complete 10 online modules will receive their certificates in June.
  • The course material is divided into four modules.
  • Each student takes five modules.
  • You can buy memory modules to increase storage capacity.
  • New software modules include a virtual memory tool.
  • Ships are now built in modules rather than built in a whole from the base up.
  • Photographs were taken from a lunar module
  • the tiny command module of the spaceship

Usage notes

Used in technical contexts like education or software. It's appropriate when discussing parts of a system but may not be common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

module + noun (e.g. module system)

Memory hint

Think of 'module' as a 'modular LEGO block' that helps build something bigger.

Collocations

  • individual
  • compulsory
  • optional
  • do
  • study
  • complete
  • command
  • lunar
  • memory
  • add
  • configure
  • install
  • command
  • lunar
  • memory
  • add
  • configure
  • install
  • command
  • lunar
  • memory
  • add
  • configure
  • install

Synonyms

  • component
  • unit
  • section
  • part
  • element

Antonyms

  • whole
  • entirety

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'model' which relates to a representation.
  • Using it in informal contexts where simpler words like 'part' could suffice.