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modularization

modularization

1 7.0
To divide something into separate parts that work on their own
  • noun
  • /ˌmɒdʒʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : modularización
  • By focusing on modularization, we can improve collaboration between different departments in our organization.

Examples

  • The use of functions enables the practice of good software engineering principles, like code reuse and modularization.

    Academic text (2018)
  • This requires modularization of the innovation process.

    Blog text (15)
  • Modularization is a way to structure and ease the program development process.

    Academic text (2011)
  • For instance, subsystems are a higher-level modularization than components.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Bad modularization is usually due to legacy code preventing any refactoring short of complete rewrites.

    Blog text (30)
  • Abstraction, small interfaces, limited options, modularization, hierarchy, layering, you name it.

    Blog text (30)
  • Proper modularization, which really requires a good set of unit tests, would fix your problem by making one 500k project into, say, ten 10k projects, each of which acts somewhat independently.

    Blog text (30)
  • Modularization helps developers create software that is easier to maintain and update.

  • The process of modularization allows different teams to work independently on various parts of the project.

Synonyms

division
vsmodularization
107 2.9

The process of making something into parts or equal parts in math

stresses building parts that operate independently rather than mere separation
subdivision
vsmodularization
10 3.7

The act of splitting something already split into smaller parts

focuses instead on forming separate independent units from the parts
branching
vsmodularization
8 3.4

The action of one thing dividing into parts that spread out

focuses on parts designed to be independent rather than merely forming offshoots
cleavage
vsmodularization
4 4.9

A split into parts along natural lines, for example in rocks or cells

adds the idea that each separated part should work on its own
segmentation
vsmodularization
3 6.1

Dividing something into separate parts

emphasizes creating independent units rather than just marked sections
partitioning
vsmodularization
3 6.0

Dividing something into parts or groups

focuses on making each part work independently from the others
compartmentalization
vsmodularization
1 8.0

Dividing something into separate parts to keep things organized

adds the goal that isolated parts should operate independently
disaggregation
vsmodularization
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Breaking a whole into smaller separate parts

aims to make those parts function separately and independently
scission
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1 9.8

The cutting or splitting of something into parts

is about organising parts so each can function independently
forking
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1 5.9

Dividing into two or more parts

means those branches should also function independently within a whole
multisection
vsmodularization
7.2

To divide something into several parts for study

means also designing those sections to work independently in a system
sectionalization
vsmodularization
8.8

A process of dividing something into separate parts to make it easier to manage

concerns making those bounded parts function on their own
repartition
vsmodularization
  • Specialized
7.2

Dividing something into parts again, for example a disk or land

is specifically about designing parts to be independent components
splitting
vsmodularization
3.4

The act of dividing something into parts or groups

implies instead that the cut parts should be independent units
bipartition
vsmodularization
8.6

A division of something into two separate parts

concerns making those two parts operate independently from each other

Surface Forms

Morphology

modularization = modularize (transparent) = module + ar + ize + ation

Formed by standard suffixation from 'modularize' to denote the process; the meaning 'process of making modular' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word modularization comes from module, a word that originally meant a 'small measure' or 'small part', and the ending -ization, which means 'the process of making or doing'. So modularization is the process of turning something into separate parts or 'building blocks' that can be changed or used on their own.