CEFR A2

unit

noun

Meaning

A single thing or person that is separate from others, but can be part of a larger group.

Examples

Each student is a unit in the classroom.
The company is made up of many small units.

Synonyms: item, piece, component, element

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unit (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪt/

Definition

A single thing or person that is separate from others, but can be part of a larger group.

Examples

Each student is a unit in the classroom.
The company is made up of many small units.
A single house can be considered a living unit.

How to Use unit

unit of measurement (collocation): A standard quantity used for measuring. — "The kilogram is a unit of measurement for mass."
unit of time (collocation): A standard quantity used for measuring time. — "The second is the basic unit of time."
unit of energy (collocation): A standard quantity used for measuring energy. — "The joule is a unit of energy."

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