base unit
beɪs ˈjuːnɪt
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Definition of base unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
measurementTECH.fundamental unit in a system of measurementTECH.
  • The meter is a base unit in the metric system..
fundamental unit
2.
technologyTECH.main component of a computer or hi-fi systemTECH.
  • The base unit houses the computer's main components.
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Images of base unit

  • base unit: main component of a computer or hi-fi system
    main component of a computer or hi-fi system

Expressions with base

base onv.
create something from an existing source or idea
The movie is based on a popular novel.
third basen.
base that a runner must touch third in baseball
The player slid into third base just in time..
base uponv.
use something as a foundation
The movie is based upon a true story.
touch basev.
make contact with someone to consult or review
Let's touch base next week about the project.
let's touch baseexp.
used to suggest talking briefly to share updates or plans
Let's touch base after the meeting to compare notes.
touch base withv.
make contact with someone
I need to touch base with my manager about the project.

Expressions with unit

crack unitn.
elite group known for exceptional performance
The crack unit was deployed for the critical operation.
hurting unitn.
person in pain or distress
After the accident, he was a real hurting unit.
family unitn.
parents and children living together
The family unit moved to a new neighborhood.
garbage disposal unitn.
device under a sink grinding food waste
The garbage disposal unit broke down yesterday.
kitchen unitn.
piece of furniture or equipment in a kitchen
We installed a new kitchen unit last weekend.
police unitn.
group of police officers working together
The police unit responded quickly to the emergency call.
shower unitn.
complete shower setup, including cubicle and hardware
We replaced the old tub with a new shower unit last weekend.
unit managern.
person responsible for running one specific part of an organization
The unit manager organized staff schedules for the entire department.
unit of measurementn.
standard quantity used to measure something
A meter is a unit of measurement for length.
unit pricen.
price shown as cost per unit
The unit price on the shelf was $3 per dozen.

Terms related to base unit

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basicbasicallyfundamentalmeasurementmetricquantifyscalestandardsystemunitchassiscomponent

Terms with base unit included in their meaning

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derived unitn.
science measurement
measurement unit made by multiplying or dividing base units
kilogramn.
measurement
unit of mass, base unit in SI, equals one thousand grams
Bare Base Squadronn.
military
military unit responsible for setting up and maintaining a bare base
base densityn.
materials science
mass per unit volume of a base material
officer commandingn.
military
military leader officially in charge of a specific unit or base
portable phonen.
technology
cordless telephone handset that connects wirelessly to a fixed base unit

Examples of base unit in a sentence

  • In chemistry, the mole is a base unit for amount of substance.
  • The base unit connects all peripheral devices.
  • He upgraded the base unit for better performance.

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  1. French:unité de base, unité centrale, ...
  2. German:Basiseinheit, Haupteinheit, ...
  3. Italian:unità base, unità centrale, ...
  4. Spanish:unidad base, unidad central, ...
  5. Portuguese:unidade base, ...
  6. Chinese:基本单位, 主机, ...
  7. Japanese:基本単位, ベースユニット, ...
  8. Arabic:وَحْدَة أَسَاسِيَّة, الوَحْدَة الرَئِيسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְחִידַת בָּסִיס, יְחִידָה מֶרְכָּזִית, ...
  10. Russian:базовая единица, базовый блок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основна одиниця, базовий блок, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल इकाई, मुख्य इकाई, ...
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