0 a single thing or a separate part of something larger:
Each unit of the text book focuses on a different grammar point.
the central processing unit of a computer
a waste-disposal unit
I'm delighted he's playing. He's definitely a unit.
A new phone that promises 50 days of battery life with just one charge has been hailed as an “absolute unit” by tech fans.
1 a group of people living or working together, especially for a particular purpose:
3 a department in a hospital for the treatment of people with similar illnesses or conditions:
She's in the burns/paediatric/psychiatric unit.
6 a group of people living or working together, esp. for a particular purpose:
9 a particular type of business or department within a larger organization:
10 a single share or bond in a unit trust or mutual fund:
Your investment purchases units that are linked to the Performance Fund.
11 an individual building or house:
industrial/office units
a housing/residential unit
12 a piece of machinery or equipment designed to be used for a particular purpose:
13 a single product considered as part of the total number of products that a company manufactures or sells:
Last year the company cut domestic production to 3.1 million units.
14 a measurement that is used as a standard to express amounts:
The company announced plans to increase production to 10 000 units per month.
The coursework is divided into three units, and you are expected to complete Unit 1 this term.
I'd love to replace my old kitchen units - can you tell me the price of this particular drawer unit?
It would be better if products like crisps showed how much salt they contain per unit, not per 100 g.
If one carton contains 12 units, then you'd better order 10 cartons.
In most countries, the family unit is still the cornerstone of society.
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