Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈjuː.nɪt/
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/ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/
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ˈjuː.nɪt
Noun
Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
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Number, we define, to be, a certayne Mathematicall Sũme, of Vnits. [Note the worde, Vnit, to expresse the Greke Monas, & not Vnitie: as we haue all, commonly, till now, vsed.]
A standard measure of a quantity or magnitude.
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The centimetre is a unit of length.
The pound sterling is a unit of currency.
A basic, self-contained component or module that performs a specific function inside a computer system.
The number one.
An organized group comprising people or equipment.
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He was a member of a special police unit.
A course, lesson, or section of a curriculum covering a particular topic or skill.
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We're starting a new unit on photosynthesis next week.
A member of a military organization.
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The fifth tank brigade moved in with 20 units. (i.e., 20 tanks)
An item which may be sold singly.
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We shipped nearly twice as many units this month as last month.
Any piece of equipment, such as an appliance, power tool, stereo system, computer, tractor, or machinery.
Usage- Australia
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This air-conditioner is the most efficient unit we sell.
A structure used to display goods for sale (usually containing shelves, pegs or hooks)
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.
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The new apartment complex will have 50 units.
A quantity of approximately 517 milliliters (1.1 U.S. pints) of blood.
Any military element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment; specifically, part of an organization.
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An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force.
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A standard or basic quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or detailed.
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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.
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The identity element, the neutral element.
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An element 𝑒 of 𝑆 such that 𝑒𝑥 = 𝑥 = 𝑥𝑒 for all 𝑥 ∈ 𝑆 is called a unit element. (When the law of composition is written additively, the unit element is denoted by 0, and is called a zero element.)
An element having an inverse, an invertible element; an associate of the unity.
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Let 𝐴 be an arbitrary integral domain. We say that an element 𝑎 ∈ 𝐴 is invertible or is a unit of 𝐴 if it has an inverse in 𝐴; in ℤ the units are ±1, […]
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.
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.
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For example, the Moenkopi Formation was named for the small settlement of Moenkopi, Arizona where the formation was first defined as being a separate unit from the rocks above and beneath it.
A unit of alcohol.
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One kilowatt-hour (as recorded on an electricity meter).
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A gold coin of the reign of James I, worth twenty shillings.
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A work unit.
A physically large person.
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Luca's father, Americo Campanaro, said: "I feel like my heart has been ripped out." Mr Campanaro added: "He was a big lad, a big unit, that's why he was a goalkeeper, with a big heart to match. A gentle giant."
A penis, especially a large one.
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Adjective
For each unit.
Usage- not-comparable
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We have to keep our unit costs down if we want to make a profit.
Having a size or magnitude of one.
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Consider the following time sequence Z#95;t#61;A#92;sin(#92;omegat#43;#92;theta), where A is a random variable with a zero mean and a unit variance and #92;theta is a random variable with a uniform distribution on the interval #91;-#92;pi,#92;pi#93; independent of A.
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any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
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the dollar is the United States unit of currency
a unit of wheat is a bushel
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change per unit volume
an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole
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they reduced the number of units and installations
the word is a basic linguistic unit
an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
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the coach said the offensive unit did a good job
after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit
a single undivided whole
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an idea is not a unit that can be moved from one brain to another
a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
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units of nucleic acids
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
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how big is that part compared to the whole?
the team is a unit