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to modularize

to modularize

1 7.0
To divide something into smaller parts to make it easier to manage
  • verb
  • /ˈmɒdʒʊləˌraɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : modularizar
  • A unified ICE would not only modularize the design of individual components (e.g., filtering, ranking, personalization), but would also allow a reuse of components for each of the information providing mechanisms.

Examples

  • To make the course more manageable, I plan to modularize existing notes, visuals, and exams in topics that are likely to be covered as a unit.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Easier to modularize the code.

    Blog text (34)

  • How about if I have a larger app, like a game, but the game engine, logic, etc. are modularized in a similar fashion?

    Blog text (30)

  • Can the loading of passengers be modularized?

    Academic text (2007)

  • To improve efficiency, we decided to modularize the project into smaller, manageable sections.

  • In order to keep the software organized, the developers chose to modularize the codebase.

  • By choosing to modularize the curriculum, the educators made it easier for students to focus on each topic individually.

Synonyms

to divide
vsto modularize
680 1.1

To split something into parts or groups

adds the extra aim of making parts self-contained and easier to manage
to break down
vsto modularize
213 2.8

To separate something into smaller parts to explain or study it

is about arranging parts as independent, reusable units for easier management
to restructure
vsto modularize
56 4.4

Organize something in a new way so it works better

instead focuses specifically on creating independent parts rather than overall reorganization
to split up
vsto modularize
47 2.6

To divide something into smaller parts

is more about designing independent, maintainable parts rather than simple separation
to reorganize
vsto modularize
43 3.4

To change the way something is arranged to make it work better

is narrower, targeting independent small parts rather than broad arrangement changes
to compartmentalize
vsto modularize
24 7.4

To separate parts of your life, work, or feelings so they stay apart

separates too but aims for independent parts that work together and are maintainable
to partition
vsto modularize
10 4.0

To divide something into parts

aims specifically to create independent parts designed for easier maintenance and understanding
to subdivide
vsto modularize
8 4.2

To split something into smaller parts

focuses on making independent, self-contained parts to ease management and updates
to disaggregate
vsto modularize
  • Specialized
3 7.5

To separate something into smaller parts to study it

focuses on building independent parts to improve ongoing management and updates
to unbundle
vsto modularize
  • Specialized
2 4.6

To separate products or services sold together so each can be sold separately

separates for technical manageability and clarity rather than commercial sale choices
to functionalize
vsto modularize
  • Specialized
8.0

Rewrite code to split it into small parts that each do one job

is broader, applying to any field to create independent parts for easier upkeep
to sectionalize
vsto modularize
8.0

To divide a country or city into areas for local government

splits with a technical goal of creating independent parts for easier maintenance
to fractionalize
vsto modularize
8.4

To divide something into smaller parts so more people can own it

focuses on independence for manageability rather than creating ownership shares

How Modular

refactor
  • Specialized
1 6.9
to modularize
  • Specialized
1 7.0
to divide
680 1.1

Surface Forms

modularize infinitive
modularized past
modularized past participle
modularizing present participle
modularizes third person singular

Morphology

modularize = modular (transparent) = modular + ize

The transformation from 'modular' to 'modularize' is clear, indicating the action of making something modular.

Etymology

Modularize comes from module ('a separate part') and the ending -ize ('to make'). So to modularize something is to make it into separate parts or 'blocks' that can work on their own and are easier to change or understand.