From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Module \Mod"ule\, n. [F., fr. L. modulus a small measure, dim.
of modus. See {Mode}, and cf. {Model}, {Modulus}, {Mold} a
matrix.]
1. A model or measure.
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2. (Arch.) The size of some one part, as the diameter of
semi-diameter of the base of a shaft, taken as a unit of
measure by which the proportions of the other parts of the
composition are regulated. Generally, for columns, the
semi-diameter is taken, and divided into a certain number
of parts, called minutes (see {Minute}), though often the
diameter is taken, and any dimension is said to be so many
modules and minutes in height, breadth, or projection.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Module \Mod"ule\, v. t. [See {module}, n., {Modulate}.]
To model; also, to modulate. [Obs.] --Sandys. --Drayton.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
module
n 1: one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the
mind [syn: {faculty}, {mental faculty}, {module}]
2: detachable compartment of a spacecraft
3: computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic
components (as of computer hardware)
4: a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in
combination with other components
From German-English FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.3.3 [fd-deu-eng]:
Module /moːduːlə/
modules
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