modulo Definition
- 1with the subtraction of; except for
- 2a system of arithmetic dealing with whole numbers based on the remainder after division by a fixed divisor
Using modulo: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "modulo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We will continue with the meeting modulo John, who is not feeling well today.
Example
The result of 13 modulo 5 is 3.
Example
Modulo 12, the hour after 10 o'clock is 11 o'clock.
modulo Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for modulo
- excluding
- except for
- not counting
- remainder arithmetic
- clock arithmetic
Phrases with modulo
modular arithmetic
arithmetic that is done with remainders
Example
Modular arithmetic is used in computer science to calculate checksums.
modular design
a design approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts called modules or skids, that can be independently created and then used in different systems
Example
Modular design is used in manufacturing to create products faster and more efficiently.
modular programming
a software design technique that emphasizes separating the functionality of a program into independent, interchangeable modules
Example
Modular programming is used in software development to make code more maintainable and reusable.
Origins of modulo
from Latin 'modulus', meaning 'a small measure'
Summary: modulo in Brief
'Modulo' [mɒdˈjuːləʊ] is a preposition meaning 'with the subtraction of; except for.' It is also a noun referring to a system of arithmetic dealing with whole numbers based on the remainder after division by a fixed divisor. Examples include 'We will continue with the meeting modulo John, who is not feeling well today.' and 'The result of 13 modulo 5 is 3.' Other related terms are 'modular arithmetic,' 'modular design,' and 'modular programming.'
