units (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪts/
Definition
A standard quantity or amount used in measurement or calculation.
Examples
The speed limit is 60 miles per hour, which is a common unit of speed.
Please convert the measurements from inches to centimeters, as we need them in metric units.
Each student will be assessed on a variety of units, covering different aspects of the subject.
How to Use units
- unit of measurement (collocation)
- A standard used for quantifying something. — "The liter is a common unit of measurement for liquids."
- unit of time (collocation)
- A standard used for quantifying duration. — "The minute is a fundamental unit of time in most systems."
- unit of speed (collocation)
- A standard used for quantifying how fast something is moving. — "Miles per hour is a common unit of speed in some countries."
- units of energy (collocation)
- Standards used for quantifying energy. — "Joules and calories are both units of energy."
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