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unit

/ˈjuː.nɪt/

[/ˈjuː.nɪt/]

a standard amount or part

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A unit is a standard amount used to measure something, such as a metre or a gram. It can also mean a part of a course.

Example

Always write the correct unit after your answer.

Always write the correct unit after your answer.

Etymology

From Latin 'unus' meaning one.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for measurement units and course sections.

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