component

  • 21component — 1. noun /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ A smaller, self contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device. A CPU is a component of a computer. 2. adjective /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ a) Making up a larger whole; as a… …

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  • 22component */*/ — UK [kəmˈpəʊnənt] / US [kəmˈpoʊnənt] noun [countable] Word forms component : singular component plural components 1) one of the different parts that a machine or piece of equipment consists of car components 2) an individual quality or feature of… …

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  • 23component*/ — [kəmˈpəʊnənt] noun [C] 1) a part of a machine or piece of equipment 2) an individual quality or feature of something • Words often used with component Adjectives often used with component ■ essential, key, major, principal, vital + COMPONENT:… …

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  • 24component — 1. One of the subordinate organizations that constitute a joint force. Normally a joint force is organized with a combination of Service and functional components. 2. In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which… …

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  • 25component — n. an essential component * * * [kəm pəʊnənt] an essential component …

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  • 26component — com•po•nent [[t]kəmˈpoʊ nənt, kɒm [/t]] n. 1) a constituent part; element; ingredient 2) elm hfi a part of a mechanical or electrical system: hi fi components[/ex] 3) phs the projection of a vector quantity, as force or velocity, along an axis; a …

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  • 27component — komponentas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Sudedamoji sistemos dalis. atitikmenys: angl. component; component part; constituent rus. компонент ryšiai: sinonimas – sandas …

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  • 28component — n. & adj. n. 1 a part of a larger whole, esp. part of a motor vehicle. 2 Math. one of two or more vectors equivalent to a given vector. adj. being part of a larger whole (assembled the component parts). Derivatives: componential adj. Etymology: L …

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  • 29component — any vector can be expressed as a collection of vectors whose sum is equal to the original vector. Each vector in this collection is a component of the original vector. It is common to express a vector in terms of components which are parallel to… …

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  • 30component — Any instrument, mechanism, equipment, part, or accessory that is used, or is intended to be used, in operating or controlling an aircraft in flight. It is installed in, or attached to, the aircraft. A component has a part number or a serial… …

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