Meaning & use
module
A separate, self-contained unit that can be combined with other units to form a larger system.
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Students must complete four modules before starting the final year of the degree.
The spacecraft's landing module detached and descended separately from the main craft.
A note on using this word
Module is used across many fields, from education, where it names a course unit, to engineering and software.
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