Meaning & Definition of word "Unit"
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Unit
/ˈjuːnɪt/
noun:
- 1. A single, complete entity that is part of a larger whole.
- Example: Each unit of the product was inspected for quality control.
- 2. A standard measure used to express a quantity.
- Example: The recipe calls for two units of sugar.
- 3. An individual or group in a larger organization, especially the military or in educational or research settings.
- Example: The science unit conducted several experiments on climate change.
- 4. A subdivision of a larger system, such as a building or an institution.
- Example: The hospital has a pediatric unit for children's health care.
- 5. In mathematics, a unit can refer to a single digit or element in a counting system.
- Example: In the number 327, the '7' is the unit.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin 'unitas', from 'unus' meaning 'one'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unit of measure:
A quantity used as a standard for measuring.
customer unit:
An individual consumer or buyer, particularly in business contexts.
living unit:
A space for individuals or families, often referring to housing arrangements.
Related Words
unity:
The state of being united or forming a whole.
unify:
To make or become united or combined.
unison:
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Slang Meanings of unit
Meaning: A term used to refer to a person, especially in a group.
Example Sentence: He's part of the unit that plays basketball every weekend.
Meaning: In military slang, often refers to a group of soldiers.
Example Sentence: The unit moved out at dawn for the mission.