unit

Definition

  • n. an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole
  • n. an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
  • n. a single undivided whole
  • n. a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else

Word forms

Plural
units

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The teacher divided the class into small units for the project.

  2. a.

    Each unit in the course focuses on a different topic.

  3. [計]

    The unit of measurement for this experiment is a liter.