noun
unit
YOO-niht
noun
1
A single, whole thing, especially one regarded as a standard measure or a self-contained part of something larger.
"The metre is a unit of length."
"Each apartment is a separate unit within the building."
2
A group of people organized to perform a specific function, such as a military or business unit.
"He was assigned to a special operations unit."
"The hospital opened a new intensive care unit."
How to Use Unit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne single, self-contained thing — used for measurements, groups, or standalone parts of a whole.
Common pairings
unit of measurement
military unit
housing unit
per unit
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Etymology
Originally a variant of "unity", later specialized to mean a single standard measure or item.