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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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Module \Mod"ule\, v. t. [See {module}, n., {Modulate}.]
To model; also, to modulate. [Obs.] --Sandys. --Drayton.
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