Meaning of the word modulus in English

What does modulus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

modulus

US /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ləs/
UK /ˈmɒd.jə.ləs/

Noun

the distance from zero of a number on a number line:

Example:
From these numbers you can calculate the modulus.