Unit Definition

yo͝onĭt
units
noun
units
A magnitude or number regarded as an undivided whole.
Webster's New World
A group regarded as a distinct entity within a larger group.
American Heritage
A mechanical part or module.
American Heritage
A single person, group, or thing, esp. as distinguished from others or as part of a whole.
Webster's New World
An entire apparatus or the equipment that performs a specific function.
American Heritage
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abbreviation
Unitarian.
Webster's New World
Unitarianism.
American Heritage
adjective
For each unit.
We have to keep our unit costs down if we want to make a profit.
Wiktionary
(mathematics) Having a size or magnitude of one.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Unit

Noun

Singular:
unit
Plural:
units

Origin of Unit

  • Formerly unite, a later form of unity; see unity.

    From Wiktionary

  • Back-formation from unity

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Unit Sentence Examples

  • The medical unit has healed me.

  • This is Lieutenant George with the intel unit assigned to your command.

  • Such a unit is independent of gravity or of any other quantity which varies with the locality.

  • The married couple formed a unit as to external responsibility, especially for debt.

  • No other regular army unit has a chance out here.

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Words Starting With

UUNUNI

Words Ending With

TITNIT

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Words Starting With U and Ending With T

Starts With U & Ends With TStarts With UN & Ends With TStarts With U & Ends With IT

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With U4 Letter Words Ending With T