Units
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- A quantity or amount considered as a single entity, such as a single thing, person, or group.
- A device by which such quantities are measured or expressed.
- A group of people or things regarded as a single entity for the purposes of analysis or classification.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈjuːnɪts/
- UK: /ˈjuːnɪts/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "units" comes from the Latin word "unitas," meaning "oneness." It has been used in English since the mid-16th century to refer to a single thing or person, and later came to be used in the context of measurement and classification. Today, it is commonly used in fields such as science, engineering, and business to refer to quantities or groups that are considered as a single entity.
5. Synonyms:
- Entities
- Objects
- Quantities
- Groups
- Elements
6. Related Words:
- Unity
- Untie
- Unite
- Unset
- Unto
7. Example Sentences:
- The company produces units of measurement for scientific research.
- The team is divided into three units for analysis.
- He bought two units of the new product.