A general term that is used to mean one part of something more complex (For example, a computer system may be a component of an IT service, or an application may be a component of a release unit. Components are co-operating packages of executable software that make their services available through defined interfaces. Components used in developing systems may be commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) or may be purposely built. However, the goal of component-based development is to ultimately use as many pre-developed, pretested components as possible)

mil., abbr.

cmpt; comp

mil., logist.

In logistics, a part or combination of parts, having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity. (FRA); Set of forces having the abilities and capabilities for a given action in a specific fighting domain, enabling them to produce specific effects. 2. Task to be carried out, in combination with other tasks in a given time-space framework, in order to contribute in the implementation of a course of action. (FRA)

USA

One of the subordinate organizations that constitute a joint force (JP 1); In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity

water.suppl., abbr.

cpn

components

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Component abbr.
IT	composant
component abbr.
gen.	élément; composant; constituant
mech.eng.	organe; organe de machine; pièce
med.	ingrédient
scient.	composante
transp. mater.sc.	force composante