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Module or modular may refer to the concept of modularity
Modularity
Modularity is a general systems concept, typically defined as a continuum describing the degree to which a system’s components may be separated and recombined. It refers to both the tightness of coupling between components, and the degree to which the “rules” of the system architecture enable the...

. It may also refer to:

Computing and engineering

  • Modular design
    Modular design
    Modular design, or "modularity in design" is an approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities...

    , the engineering discipline of designing complex devices using separately designed sub-components
  • Computer module
    Computer module
    A computer module is a selection of independent electronic circuits packaged onto a circuit board to provide a basic function within a computer. An example might be an inverter or flip-flop, which would require two or more transistors and a small number of additional supporting devices...

    , an early packaging technique that combined several electronic components to produce a single logic element
  • Multi-chip module
    Multi-Chip Module
    A multi-chip module is a specialized electronic package where multiple integrated circuits , semiconductor dies or other discrete components are packaged onto a unifying substrate, facilitating their use as a single component...

    , a modern technique that combines several complex computer chips into a single larger unit.
  • Memory module
    Memory module
    Memory module is a broad term used to refer to a series of dynamic random access memory integrated circuits modules mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and servers....

    , a physical "stick" of RAM, an essential piece of computer hardware
  • Modular programming
    Modular programming
    Modular programming is a software design technique that increases the extent to which software is composed of separate, interchangeable components called modules by breaking down program functions into modules, each of which accomplishes one function and contains everything necessary to accomplish...

    , a software design technique
  • Modular Function Deployment
    Modular Function Deployment
    Modular function deployment is a systematic method and procedure for company-supportive product modularization.-Five steps:MFD consists of five major steps. It starts with quality function deployment analysis to establish customer requirements and to identify important design requirements with a...

    , a method in systems engineering and product development
  • Ontology modularization, a methodological principle in ontology engineering
  • Loadable kernel module
    Loadable Kernel Module
    In computing, a loadable kernel module is an object file that contains code to extend the running kernel, or so-called base kernel, of an operating system...

     an object file that contains code to extend the running kernel
  • Module, a measure of a gear's pitch
  • Environment Modules
    Modules Environment
    The Environment Modules system is a tool to help users manage their Unix or Linux shell environment, by allowing groups of related environment-variable settings to be made or removed dynamically...

    , a software tool designed to help users manage their UNIX or Linux shell environment

Science and mathematics

  • Module (mathematics)
    Module (mathematics)
    In abstract algebra, the concept of a module over a ring is a generalization of the notion of vector space, wherein the corresponding scalars are allowed to lie in an arbitrary ring...

     over a ring, a generalization of vector spaces
  • Protein module or protein domain
    Protein domain
    A protein domain is a part of protein sequence and structure that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. Each domain forms a compact three-dimensional structure and often can be independently stable and folded. Many proteins consist of several structural...


Music

  • Module (musician)
    Module (Musician)
    Module was created in 2003 by Award Winning Wellington-based New Zealand Multi-instrumentalist/Producer Jeramiah Ross. He performs and records a variety of musical styles from electro, downtempo, ambient, classical and synthesizer-based compositions, taking full advantage of the advances in modern...

    , the solo project of New Zealand-based musician/producer Jeramiah Ross
  • Module file
    Module file
    Module files are a family of music file formats originating from the MOD file format on Amiga systems used in late 1980s...

    , a family of music file formats
  • Modular Recordings
    Modular Recordings
    Modular Records is an Australian record label. It was established by Sydney-based music promoter Steve Pavlovic as a joint-venture with EMI, but is now distributed by Universal Music in Australia...

    , a record label
  • Sound module
    Sound module
    A sound module is an electronic musical instrument without a human-playable interface such as a keyboard, for example. Sound modules have to be "played" using an externally connected device...

    , electronic musical instrument without a human-playable interface

Other uses

  • NTC Module
    NTC Module
    NTC Module is a Russian scientific technological center , founded in 1990 by the two enterprises of Russian military-industrial complex: NPO Vympel and NII Radiopriborostroyeniye....

    , a Russian research and development center
  • ModulArt
    ModulArt
    Modular art is art created by joining together standardized units to form larger, more complex compositions. In some works the units can be subsequently moved, removed and added to – that is, modulated – to create a new work of art, different from the original or ensuing configurations.- Origins...

    , a technique used in contemporary art where a large-structure painting is made up of multiple smaller modules.
  • Ford Modular engine
    Ford Modular engine
    The Ford Modular engine is Ford Motor Company's overhead camshaft V8 and V10 engine family, which has been produced in 4.6L, 5.0L , 5.4L, and 6.8L variations. Contrary to popular belief, the Modular engine did not get its name from its design or sharing of certain parts among the engine family...

    , Ford's line of OHC V8 and V10 motors
  • An Adventure (Dungeons & Dragons)
    Adventure (Dungeons & Dragons)
    In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, an adventure or module is a pre-packaged book or box set that helps the Dungeon Master manage the plot or story of a game...

    , formerly referred to as a "module"

See also

  • Modulus (disambiguation)
  • Atomicity (disambiguation)
    Atomicity (disambiguation)
    Atomicity may refer to:* A synonym for valence.* Atomicity, an element of orthogonality in a component-based system* Atomicity in order theory: see Atom...

  • MODUL
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