Meaning & use
unit
A single, complete thing regarded as a standard measure, component, or part of a larger whole.
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The meter is the standard unit of length in the metric system.
Each large apartment building in the complex contains twenty individual units available for rent.
A note on using this word
Unit can mean a measurement (a unit of weight), a self-contained part (a kitchen unit), or a group of people, such as a military unit.
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