narrow module

[/ˈnæroʊ ˈmɑːdjuːl/]
nounpl: narrow modules
módulo estreito
1. A software or hardware component with limited scope, functionality, or interface designed to perform a specific, constrained task within a larger system
The application uses a narrow module for authentication that only handles login verification.
A aplicação usa um módulo estreito para autenticação que apenas verifica o login.
2. In architecture and design, a compact structural or functional unit with restricted dimensions or operational boundaries
The engineer designed a narrow module to fit into the tight space between the existing walls.
O engenheiro projetou um módulo estreito para se encaixar no espaço apertado entre as paredes existentes.
3. In mathematics and abstract algebra, a module with limited or restricted structural properties
The researcher studied the properties of a narrow module in ring theory.
O pesquisador estudou as propriedades de um módulo estreito na teoria de anéis.
The term 'narrow module' is primarily used in technical and professional contexts, particularly in software engineering, system architecture, and mathematics. In Brazil, this terminology is common in IT companies and academic institutions. The concept reflects modern software design principles emphasizing specialization and separation of concerns, widely adopted in both American and Brazilian tech industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constrained modulerestricted modulelimited-scope modulespecialized module
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad modulegeneral-purpose modulewide-scope modulecomprehensive module

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
módulo estreito
Standard term used in technical and software development contexts
São Paulo
módulo restrito
Alternative technical term sometimes used in business software development
Rio de Janeiro
módulo focado
Emphasis on the focused nature of the module's functionality
Portugal
módulo limitado
Portuguese preference for 'limitado' over 'estreito' in technical terminology

Related Words

modular designmodule interfacesoftware architecturecomponent-based system

Related Idioms & Phrases

modular approach to problem-solving
divide and conquer through narrowly defined modules
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