Meaning & Definition of word "Unit"

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.