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unit

/ˈjuː.nɪt/

The word evokes a sense of singularity, standardization, and modularity. It is the concept of a 'building block'—the smallest discrete piece that maintains its own identity while often functioning as part of a larger system. In measurement and math, it carries a cold, precise, and objective connotation. It represents the benchmark against which all other quantities are judged. When applied to people or organizations (like military units), it suggests cohesion and collective identity. Unlike 'group' or 'team', 'unit' implies a structured, formal organization where individuals operate as a single coordinated machine. In technical or industrial contexts, it refers to modularity. A 'unit' is something that can be swapped, replaced, or replicated without altering the overall architecture of the system.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at home while David is still at the office.
Karen Smith

The AC guy says we need a whole new condenser unit. He's trying to rip us off.

Karen Smith
David Smith
David Smith

Just let him handle it. I'm totally slammed with a deep dive right now.

💡
Karen uses 'unit' to refer to a modular component of the AC system. David uses the corporate jargon 'slammed' (meaning extremely busy) and 'deep dive' (an in-depth analysis), reflecting his personality as a manager who overuses business buzzwords.

Ý nghĩa

noun

An individual thing or person regarded as single and complete.

"The family is the basic unit of society."

noun

A standard quantity used in measurement.

"The meter is the basic unit of length in the metric system."

noun

A single entity or part of a larger whole, such as a military group or a modular component.

"The army deployed a specialized combat unit to the region."

noun

In mathematics, the number one.

"A unit circle has a radius of one."

adjective

Single or individual; consisting of one part.

"We need to maintain a unit price for all wholesale customers."

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