component
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, ˈkäm-ˌpō-, käm-ˈpō-\
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Synonyms: Noun
building block, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, member
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of component in a Sentence
Noun
the components of an electric circuit He sells spare computer components. The interview is a key component in the hiring process. Hard work has been a major component of his success.Adjective
the component parts of a machine
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Martin Carrillo’s sound, Brandon Baruch’s lighting and Ann Closs-Farley’s costumes are all first-rate, and Ben Rock’s video and projection design are virtuosic components that lend depth and coloration to Song Yi Park’s purposely stark set. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Another picture of Dorian Gray hits the stage, and this one is a ‘Wilde’ ride," 30 Aug. 2019 In other words, stunt foods or drinks aren’t substantial components of the business. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Fare game: $100 coffee, $50 burgers juice up media hype for Bay Area establishments," 29 Aug. 2019 Around 300 car dealerships have shut down over the last few months leading to an estimated job loss of one million in the auto component manufacturing industry alone. — Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, "Now, global rating firms are acknowledging India’s economic slowdown," 29 Aug. 2019 Japan decided in early August to remove South Korea from a list of preferred trading partners on national-security grounds, citing concerns that components might end up in North Korea. — The Economist, "An old grudge between Japan and South Korea is getting out of hand," 29 Aug. 2019 Towering over it were components of the two Huletts, which weighed 550 tons apiece when assembled, according to a 1998 article by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "See dismantled Huletts on Whiskey Island: Industrial history covered in rust, greenery (photos)," 18 Aug. 2019 Defense Ends Garrett Rand and Isaiahh Loudermilk are critical components to the defense. — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "How does Wisconsin's personnel stack up halfway through training camp?," 10 Aug. 2019 Her strength is in the areas of public relations and communication, which are vital components for the public interaction and engagement with the community. — Stephen Hudak, orlandosentinel.com, "Animal Services’ new top dog will focus on reducing ‘staggering volume of kittens’," 8 Aug. 2019 Ensuring appropriate air monitoring measures, employing truck verification testing, developing a community safety plan and upgrading the District’s air filtration system were components in the letter, Sinnette said. — James Faris, La Cañada Valley Sun, "La Cañada Unified’s credit rating upgraded to AA+," 17 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Once Cerar stepped down as prime minister earlier this year and the squabbling of coalition partners disappeared from the headlines, his image as a decent and component prime minister returned. — Tim Haughton, Washington Post, "Slovenia voted on Sunday. Is an anti-immigrant government on the way?," 5 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'component.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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