Added 9 October 2026
unit
/ˈjuː.nɪt/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about unit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange.
the dollar is the United States unit of currency
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An individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole.
the reduced the number of units and installations
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An organization regarded as part of a larger social group.
the coach said the offensive unit did a good job
Origin
Formerly unite, a later form of unity; see unity.
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