unit
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈjunət// UK //jˈuːnɪt// unit
n. a single thing or person that is part of a larger group. It can also mean a standard amount used for measuring things like distance, weight, or heat.
n. an individual thing or person regarded as a single complete entity within a larger whole. Also refers to a determinate quantity adopted as a standard of measurement.
The meter is a unit of length.
The textbook is divided into ten units, with each section covering a different part of the grammar.
The hospital's intensive care unit is equipped with advanced monitoring systems to ensure that every patient receives immediate attention during a crisis.
Usage
Often functions as a modifier in compound nouns, such as 'storage unit' or 'family unit'.