mod·ule 
/ˈmɑ:ˌʤu:l, Brit ˈmɒdju:l/ noun
plural mod·ules /ˈmɑ:ˌʤu:l, Brit ˈmɒdju:l/ noun [count] 1 : one of a set of parts that can be connected or combined to build or complete something
▪ factories that build engines, transmissions, brakes, and other modules for cars ▪ (chiefly Brit) This is a modular course of three components, and students can take those three modules in any order. 2 : a part of a computer or computer program that does a particular job
▪ special software modules ▪ a memory module for storing information 3 : a part of a space vehicle that can work alone
▪ the spacecraft's command module [=the main part of a spacecraft] ▪ a lunar module [=a space vehicle used to land on the moon]
▪ factories that build engines, transmissions, brakes, and other modules for cars ▪ (chiefly Brit) This is a modular course of three components, and students can take those three modules in any order.
▪ special software modules ▪ a memory module for storing information
▪ the spacecraft's command module [=the main part of a spacecraft] ▪ a lunar module [=a space vehicle used to land on the moon]
