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unit

//ˈjuː.nɪt//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Note for unit

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Forms

Plural
units

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

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

  2. 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. 3.A basic, self-contained component or module that performs a specific function inside a computer system.

  4. 4.The number one.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 1.Having a size or magnitude of one.

  2. 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

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Etymology

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

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