unit
//ˈjuː.nɪt//
Forms
- Plural
- units
Definitions
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.
1.Having a size or magnitude of one.
2.For each unit.
- We have to keep our unit costs down if we want to make a profit.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1145
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Formerly unite, a later form of unity; see unity.