modular components

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modular
adjective
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/ˈmɒdʒ.ə.lər/us
/ˈmɑː.dʒə.lɚ/
consisting of separate parts that, when combined, form a ...
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component
noun[C]
uk
/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/us
/kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/
a part that combines with other parts to form ...
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The term is similarly used in cable video networks, to describe themodularcomponentthat delivers video service to a subscriber.
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Our second aim is to develop our automated system using modular components that can be immediately applied in the automotive industry.
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A limiting factor for such theories is the lack of understanding about the nature of the cognitive system (modular components versus global processes).
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Signatures are types and also interfaces for the implemented modular components.
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The main concept of developing reconfigurable robots is based on the use of modular components as building blocks.
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But such models give rise to a problem: namely, to comprehend how flexible and creative human cognition could emerge out of the interactions of a set of modular components.
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Atran agrees with the modularist framework adopted in my paper; and he agrees that domain-general, flexible cognition somehow has to be built out of modular components.
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When necessary, the modular components can be replaced or upgraded to better suit new applications.
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Software factories can generate code by combining ready-to-use modular components.
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The modular components are a pressed-metal central weight, two-part vortex, outer mantel (of either foam or thermoplastic resin), string buds, and string.
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His lab now focuses on constructing cell signaling systems from modular components to both study and engineer these systems.
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Modular buildings can also undergo changes in functionality using the same process of adding or removing modular components.
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The platform incorporates a design based largely on modular components running on an application server.
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The system's architecture utilizes modular components, helping to ease scanner upgrading and servicing.
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Modular components of the software allow a user to develop, debug and test control applications.
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All the modular components, except the central weight, come in at least four colors, thereby allowing a large number of custom color combinations to be assembled.
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This was the 390th of the nearly 500 lifts of the integral modular components (from which the vessel is assembled) that the ship's construction will ultimately require.
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The new stack is also based on a strong host model and features an infrastructure to enable more modular components that can be dynamically inserted and removed.
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The drivers cabins are also modular components.
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