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Definition of unit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
componentsindividual item or component of a larger system
- The air conditioning unit was installed last week.
2.
technologypiece of equipment or machinery
- The air conditioning unit is very efficient.
3.
measurementTECH. standard quantity used to measure an amount of somethingTECH.
- The recipe measures sugar in units of one cup.
4.
teamgroup of people working together
- The rescue unit arrived quickly at the scene.
5.
schoolsection of a textbook
- We finished the first unit in math class.
6.
homesUS measure of housing like an apartmentUS
- They moved into a new unit last month.
7.
military groupTECH. subdivision within an armed forceTECH.
- The unit was deployed to the front line.
Expressions with unit
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elite group known for exceptional performance
The crack unit was deployed for the critical operation.
person in pain or distress
After the accident, he was a real hurting unit.
parents and children living together
The family unit moved to a new neighborhood.
device under a sink grinding food waste
The garbage disposal unit broke down yesterday.
piece of furniture or equipment in a kitchen
We installed a new kitchen unit last weekend.
group of police officers working together
The police unit responded quickly to the emergency call.
complete shower setup, including cubicle and hardware
We replaced the old tub with a new shower unit last weekend.
person responsible for running one specific part of an organization
The unit manager organized staff schedules for the entire department.
standard quantity used to measure something
A meter is a unit of measurement for length.
price shown as cost per unit
The unit price on the shelf was $3 per dozen.
furniture set against a wall for storage or display
The living room features a large wall unit.
device grinding food waste in kitchen sinks
The waste disposal unit jammed after grinding too much food.
piece of furniture or fixture designed to fit into a room corner
We bought a corner unit to hold the television and books.
machine used to destroy or remove unwanted waste materials safely
The lab uses a special disposal unit for chemical samples.
factory or section of a company where products are made
The company opened a new manufacturing unit near the port.
fixed piece of furniture holding a sink and often storage underneath
We installed a new sink unit in the bathroom last weekend.
person responsible for managing one department or group in an organization
The hospital hired a new unit director to improve patient services.
weight of one individual item within a larger group or package
The unit weight of each bottle must be recorded on the label.
hospital section for treating burn injuries
The patient was transferred to the burn unit for specialized care.
cost for one unit of a product or service
The charge per unit is $5 for each item.
small separate living space within a house or on property
They built an in-law unit for her parents.
governmental entity managing specific functions
The city council acts as an administrative unit.
special team in security work that uses trained dogs for tasks
The airport deployed a canine unit to inspect luggage for explosives.
self-contained housing space designed for one household with basic living facilities
Each floor of the building contains one large dwelling unit.
Origin of unit
Latin, unus (one)
Terms with unit included in their meaning
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currency
coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
unit
periods of 24 hours
time measurement
unit of time equal to 60 minutes
time measurement
unit of time equal to sixty seconds
games
unit of scoring in a game
time
unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute
united
in a single group or unit
number
the number 20 as a countable unit
language
smallest unit of language with meaning
foreign currency
monetary unit in various countries, one hundredth of a basic unit
measurement
metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
cooking
unit of measurement in cooking
measurement
unit of measurement for angles or temperature
abr: hour
unit of time equal to 60 minutes
measurement
unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot
distance scale
basic unit of length in the metric system
measurement
unit of length equal to 1,760 yards
abr: millimeter
unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
measurement
unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
finance
unit of currency in the United Kingdom
clock reading
unit of time equal to 15 minutes
regional unit
division within a country with its own government
group
acting as a group or unit
measurement
unit of length equal to 1000 meters
Examples of unit in a sentence
The new unit in the hospital is now operational. The heating unit broke down last night. They installed a new filtration unit in the lab. The watt is a unit of electrical power. Fuel is sold by the unit in this market. The medical unit was ready for emergencies.
Our unit won the team competition. Read unit five before tomorrow's lesson. Our science unit covers the solar system. Each unit has a balcony and one bedroom. The landlord renovated three vacant units. The unit trained together for the mission. Each unit has its own unique insignia.
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- French:unité, appareil, ...
- German:Komponente, Gerät, ...
- Italian:componente, dispositivo, ...
- Spanish:unidad, medida, ...
- Portuguese:componente, unidade de medida, ...
- Chinese:部件, 机组, ...
- Japanese:ユニット, 装置, ...
- Arabic:وَحْدَة, جِهَاز, ...
- Hebrew:יְחִידָה, מִדָּה, ...
- Russian:блок, агрегат, ...
- Ukrainian:компонент, агрегат, ...
- Hindi:इकाई, उपकरण, ...
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