modularize
gb/məd͡ʒəlɚˌaɪz/ us/məd͡ʒəlɚˌaɪz/
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Verb
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Make a system modular
To change something so it is made of separate parts that can work or be changed independently.
Usage pattern:
modularize [something]; modularize [something] into [modules/components]
Common mistake:
Do not confuse modularize with modernize. Modernize means to make something more modern.
Synonyms
make modular (Plain-language equivalent.)
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componentize (More technical; emphasizes turning something into components.)
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refactor (Software-specific; may include modularizing but also other code improvements.)
Antonyms
integrate (Emphasizes combining parts into one connected whole.)
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consolidate (Emphasizes bringing separate parts together rather than separating them into modules.)
Collocations
modularize code
|modularize an application
|modularize a system
|modularize a monolith
|modularize the architecture
|modularize a platform
|modularize a product
|fully modularize
|easy to modularize
|modularized components
Themes
software
|technology
|engineering
|business
Examples
- The team modularized the app so each service could be updated without rebuilding the whole platform.
- The manufacturer modularized the design to use the same battery pack across several models.
- We need to modularize this monolithic codebase before adding new features.
Learner examples
- They modularized the website into smaller parts.
- Modularize the system so one part can be changed easily.
Verb
technical
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Divide content into modules
To split a course, training program, or set of information into separate units.
Usage pattern:
modularize [a course/program/curriculum] into [modules/units]
Common mistake:
Use modularize for dividing something into organized modules, not for any simple cutting or breaking.
Synonyms
divide (More general; does not imply structured modules.)
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segment (Emphasizes splitting into sections.)
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structure (Emphasizes organizing the material, not necessarily separating it.)
Antonyms
integrate (Emphasizes combining units into a unified course or program.)
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combine (A general opposite meaning to put separate parts together.)
Collocations
modularize a curriculum
|modularize a course
|modularize training
|modularize a program
|modularize content
|modularize instruction
|modularized learning
|modularized training materials
Themes
education
|training
|business
|planning
Examples
- The university modularized the course so students could complete one unit at a time.
- The company modularized its safety training into short online lessons.
- The new platform helps teachers modularize content for different skill levels.
Learner examples
- The teacher modularized the course into six units.
- We modularized the training into short lessons.
Grammar
Dictionary form
modularize
IPA
GB/məd͡ʒəlɚˌaɪz/
US/məd͡ʒəlɚˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
mod - u - lar - ize (4 syllables)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: modularize
- 3rd Person Singular: modularizes
- Present Participle: modularizing
- Past: modularized
- Past Participle: modularized
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