unit

Meanings

• Noun

  A fundamental measure or quantity, serving as a standard; a unit of measurement.

  - "The unit of length in the metric system is the meter."
  - "One dozen is a common unit for counting small groups of items."

• Noun

  A quantity or quantity of something having a particular value.

  - "A fair unit price for the product is $10."
  - "The unit profit for each sale was $5."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjuː.nɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈjuː.nɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

IU , identity element , unit element , unity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unit
utility , unity , cruelty , purity

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Homonyms

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1. Unit (English) : Noun: A fundamental measure or quantity
   

2. Unit (English) : Verb: Assemble into a military unit; enlist
   

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Homophones

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1. hoot
   

2. hute
   

3. hooted
   

4. hooting
   

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Variants

List of all variants of unit that leads to same result
unit , units , unit cell , unit cells , unit character , unit characters , unit circle , unit circles , unit membrane , unit membranes , unit rule , unit rules , unit train , unit trains , unit trust , unit trusts , absolute unit , absolute units

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Forms

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units, unit's, united, uniting

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Etymology

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Old French 'unite' from Latin 'unitas' meaning 'oneness, unity'

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Trivia

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1. The smallest unit of matter is called an atom.

2. The metric system is based on a decimal system, making it easier to work with units.

3. The largest unit of measurement in the solar system is the astronomical unit, which is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun.

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Related Concepts

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1. Measurement: The process of determining the size, quantity, or extent of something.

2. Quantity: A number or amount of something.

3. Standard: A level or degree considered normal or desirable.

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Culture

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The concept of units is fundamental in mathematics and science, enabling the measurement and comparison of quantities. In literature, the metaphorical use of units can convey ideas of standardization, unity, or division.

How to Memorize "unit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of measuring cups or a ruler as a visual representation of units.
   - Visualize the number '1' to remember that a unit is a single measure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unit' with the word 'measure' to help remember its meaning.
   - Create an association between 'unit' and 'one' to remember its origin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MULTIPLES' to remember the seven basic units of measurement: Mass, Length, Time, Intensity, Potential, Energy, and Substance.

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