Meaning & use
component
One of several parts that together make up a whole, especially within a machine or system.
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Engineers replaced a faulty component in the engine before the car would start again.
Trust is a key component of any successful long-term business relationship.
A note on using this word
Component is common in technical and formal contexts; "part" is the everyday equivalent.
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