module
/ˈmɒdjuːl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: modules
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
Noun
Examples
A friend who’s spent decades as an auto mechanic recently confided that he’s grateful to be nearing retirement. “These Teslas,” he told me, “they’re not even cars anymore – they’re computers on wheels. When something goes wrong, you don’t fix it; you just replace entire modules.” What was once a cra
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A standard unit of measure used for determining the proportions of a building.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “module” mean?
A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
Is “module” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.