Meaning & use
modulus
In mathematics, the absolute value of a number, or a fixed divisor used in modular arithmetic.
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The modulus of negative seven is simply seven, without regard to its sign.
In modular arithmetic, two numbers are equivalent if they leave the same remainder when divided by the modulus.
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Also used in physics and engineering, as in 'elastic modulus,' to describe a measurable material property.
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