system unit US
ˈsɪstəm ˈjuːnɪt
See also: base unit (UK)
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Definition of system unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer hardwareTECH.USmain part of a computer not including peripheralsTECH.US
  • The system unit houses the motherboard and processor.
  • The system unit is essential for computer function.
  • Without a system unit, the computer won't start.
base unit chassis
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  • system unit: main part of a computer not including peripherals
    main part of a computer not including peripherals

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distance scale
basic unit of length in the metric system
measurement
basic unit of length in SI system
measurement
unit or system for measuring heaviness
measurement
unit of power in the International System of Units
technology
electronic unit that shows visual information from a computer or other system
money
unit of a widely used decentralized digital currency system
temperature
metric unit of temperature in the International System
biology
basic unit of the nervous system that transmits information

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  1. French:unité centrale, ...
  2. German:Systemeinheit, ...
  3. Italian:unità centrale, ...
  4. Spanish:unidad central, ...
  5. Portuguese:unidade central, ...
  6. Chinese:主机, ...
  7. Japanese:本体, ...
  8. Arabic:وحدة النظام, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְחִידַת מַעֲרֶכֶת, ...
  10. Russian:системный блок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:системний блок, ...
  12. Hindi:सिस्टम यूनिट, ...
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