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component
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A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
Example Sentence
A CPU is a component of a computer.
Usage Note
Use component when you want precise academic language around A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device..
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