unit
/ˈjuːnɪt/
noun
- A single, separate thing that is part of a larger whole.
- The army divided into smaller units for the mission.
- The apartment building has 50 units, each with two bedrooms.
- Each unit of the course covers a different grammar topic.
- A standard measure used for counting or comparing something (e.g., meter, kilogram, dollar).
- Time is often measured in units of seconds, minutes, or hours.
- The meter is a unit of length in the metric system.
- The price is $2 per unit, so five units cost $10.
- A piece of furniture or equipment designed to fit with others of its kind.
- We bought a new kitchen unit with a stove and oven.
- He installed a wall unit to hold the television and speakers.
- The bookshelf is made of stackable units that you can arrange.
- A group of people working together as a team, especially in a military or organizational context.
- The special forces unit trained for months for the rescue operation.
- The research unit published its findings in a scientific journal.
- Our sales unit exceeded its quarterly target.
Antonyms
adjective
- Being a single, separate item or component; used for measuring.
- The unit size of the tiles is 12 inches by 12 inches.
- The unit price of the cereal is cheaper when you buy the large box.
- We need to calculate the unit cost of each product.