Unit

usgb/ˈjuːnɪt/
noun

A separate part of a whole, often used to measure things.

My apartment is a unit in a larger building.
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Often appears as...

  • unit of measurement
  • unit price
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Part of Whole

Identify 'unit' as a part that makes up something larger, like building blocks.

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Each classroom is a unit of the entire school.
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Measurement Context

Used in context of quantity or measurement, 'unit' is often linked with numbers.

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Please buy two units of apple juice from the store.
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