unit

noun
UK: /ˈjuː.nɪt/
US: /ˈjuː.nɪt/

  1. A single thing or person that is part of a larger group.

    1. Each apartment is a separate unit with its own kitchen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police unit arrived quickly to secure the area after the incident. [ ] [ ]

  2. A fixed amount or measurement that is used as a standard.

    1. A meter is a unit of length in the metric system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company measures its productivity in units produced per worker-hour. [ ] [ ]

  3. A piece of equipment that has a particular purpose.

    1. Our air conditioning unit is very old and needs to be replaced. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital has a specialized unit for treating patients with heart conditions. [ ] [ ]

  4. A group of people working together as part of a larger organization.

    1. He leads a special unit of soldiers in the army. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our sales unit achieved record profits in the last financial quarter. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

component element module section group measure
unit adjective

  1. Relating to a single thing or person.

    1. The unit cost of each item is low. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to analyze the unit sales data to understand market trends. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unit" in English means: A single thing or person that is part of a larger group., A fixed amount or measurement that is used as a standard., A piece of equipment that has a particular purpose., A group of people working together as part of a larger organization..

The phonetic transcription of "unit" is /ˈjuː.nɪt/ in British English and /ˈjuː.nɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unit": component, element, module, section, group, measure.

Example usage of "unit": "Each apartment is a separate unit with its own kitchen.". More examples on the page.