unit

/ˈjuːnɪt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  1. 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.