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module
This term evokes a sense of modularity, where a complex whole is broken down into standardized, interchangeable parts. It suggests a plug-and-play logic where components can be swapped or updated without needing to rebuild the entire structure from scratch. In software and education, it carries a connotation of organized, bite-sized learning or coding. It is a technical term used to describe efficiency and scalability, contrasting with monolithic designs that are rigid and impossible to separate.
A module is a distinct, individual unit, such as a single chapter in a course or a specific piece of hardware in a satellite.
Meanings
A self-contained unit or section that can be combined with others to form a larger system.
"The training course is divided into ten separate modules."
A detachable part of a spacecraft designed to function independently.
"The lunar module landed on the surface of the moon."