unit

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A fixed amount used as a standard for measuring something.

   The centimetre is a unit of length.

2. 2
   noun

   A single complete thing that is part of a larger whole.

   The apartment building has twelve units.

3. 3
   noun

   A group of people who work together as part of a larger organization.

   The coach said the offensive unit did a good job.

Formerly unite, a later form of unity; see unity.

Topics