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June 14, 2020 Word of the Day

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ noun
component
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/
noun

plural components

Circuit board with electronic components
Circuit board with electronic components
Definition of COMPONENT

one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture)

: one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something

  • The components of an electric circuit

  • He sells spare computer components.

  • The interview is a key component in the hiring process.

  • Hard work has been a major component of his success.

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