Unit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjuː.nɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unit is a noun meaning (mathematics) Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
Meaning
(mathematics) Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
More Meanings
- (sciences) A standard measure of a quantity or magnitude.
- (computing) A basic, self-contained component or module that performs a specific function inside a computer system.
- The number one.
- Ellipsis of international unit.
- An organized group comprising people or equipment.
- (education) A course, lesson, or section of a curriculum covering a particular topic or skill.
- (military, informal) A member of a military organization.
Example Sentences
The centimetre is a unit of length.
The pound sterling is a unit of currency.
He was a member of a special police unit.
This pill provides 500 units of Vitamin E.
Word Forms
- units
Synonyms for unit
Depending on context, synonyms include unity, system, whole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include system, whole, modulus, one, modular, module.
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