Unit Definition & Meaning
unit
- noun
- any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of currency"; "a unit of wheat is a bushel"; "change per unit volume"
- 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"; "the word is a basic linguistic unit"
- an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit"
- a single undivided whole; "an idea is not a unit that can be moved from one brain to another"
- a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else; "units of nucleic acids"
- an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; "how big is that part compared to the whole?"; "the team is a unit"
"Unit" in song lyrics
See how unit is used in real songs:
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"Move in a unit"
40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At -
"The Flavor Unit"
4 Deep — Real -
"Burn unit"
50 Pence — In Da Pub
Words that rhyme with unit
Usage tips for "unit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unit to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does unit mean?
- any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of currency"; "a unit of wheat is a bushel"; "change per unit volume" 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"; "the word is a basic linguistic unit" an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job
- What part of speech is unit?
- Unit is a noun.
- How many definitions does unit have?
- Unit has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).