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unit.

Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.

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noun/ˈjuː.nɪt//ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/
  1. Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.

  2. A standard measure of a quantity or magnitude.

    The centimetre is a unit of length.
    The pound sterling is a unit of currency.
  3. A basic, self-contained component or module that performs a specific function inside a computer system.

  4. The number one.

  5. Ellipsis of international unit.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
    This pill provides 500 units of Vitamin E.
  6. An organized group comprising people or equipment.

    He was a member of a special police unit.
  7. A course, lesson, or section of a curriculum covering a particular topic or skill.

    We're starting a new unit on photosynthesis next week.
  8. A member of a military organization.

    informal
    The fifth tank brigade moved in with 20 units. (i.e., 20 tanks)
  9. An item which may be sold singly.

    We shipped nearly twice as many units this month as last month.
  10. Any piece of equipment, such as an appliance, power tool, stereo system, computer, tractor, or machinery.

    Australia · New-Zealand · UK · US
    This air-conditioner is the most efficient unit we sell.
  11. A structure used to display goods for sale (usually containing shelves, pegs or hooks)

  12. A measure of housing equivalent to the living quarters of one household; an apartment where a group of apartments is contained in one or more multi-storied buildings or a group of dwellings is in one or more single storey buildings, usually arranged around a driveway.

    Australia · New-Zealand · US
    The new apartment complex will have 50 units.
  13. A quantity of approximately 517 milliliters (1.1 U.S. pints) of blood.

  14. Any military element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment; specifically, part of an organization.

    US
  15. An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force.

    US
  16. A standard or basic quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or detailed.

    US
  17. With regard to Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, denotes a Selected Reserve unit organized, equipped, and trained for mobilization to serve on active duty as a unit or to augment or be augmented by another unit. Headquarters and support functions without wartime missions are not considered units.

    US
  18. The identity element, the neutral element.

  19. An element having an inverse, an invertible element; an associate of the unity.

  20. In an adjunction, a natural transformation from the identity functor of the domain of the left adjoint functor to the composition of the right adjoint functor with the left adjoint functor.

  21. A volume of rock or ice of identifiable origin and age range that is defined by the distinctive and dominant, easily mapped and recognizable petrographic, lithologic or paleontologic features (facies) that characterize it.

  22. A unit of alcohol.

    UK
  23. One kilowatt-hour (as recorded on an electricity meter).

    UK
  24. A gold coin of the reign of James I, worth twenty shillings.

    historical
  25. A work unit.

  26. A physically large person.

    Australia · UK · slang
  27. A penis, especially a large one.

    US · slang · vulgar
Where this word comes from

Formerly unite, a later form of unity; see unity.

adj/ˈjuː.nɪt//ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/
  1. For each unit.

    not-comparable
    We have to keep our unit costs down if we want to make a profit.
  2. Having a size or magnitude of one.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Formerly unite, a later form of unity; see unity.

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