noun · academic
component
UK/kəmˈpəʊnənt/US/kəmˈpoʊnənt/com·PO·nent
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Examples
“A solvent was added to one component of the mixture to test its reactivity.”
“The controller is the most important component in the device.”
“Each component of the curriculum was assessed separately.”
Band 8 sentence
“One key component of the proposed policy is an independent audit that monitors resource allocation and outcomes.”
Collocations
- key component
- component of
- major component
Word family
Common mistakes
component (không mạo từ) is important→A component is important
We will component the system→We will assemble the system / We will break the system into components
Say it for a higher band
5part→6element→7+component
Synonyms
element
part
Easily confused
element
“Trust is an essential element of any friendship.”
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