unit · n
unit (SINGLE THING)
B1 a single thing or a separate part of something larger
Dictionary examples:
The teacher called our class 'the most talkative unit' she's ever taught. (0.0)
The pizza delivery guy got lost in our apartment unit maze. (0.0)
My phone is like a separate unit attached to my hand now. (0.0)
Each unit of the course book focuses on a different grammar point. (29.9)
The first year of the course is divided into four units. (34.7)
unit (PEOPLE)
C1 a group of people living or working together, especially for a particular purpose
Dictionary examples:
the family unit (21.4)
He’s the surgeon in charge of the burn unit at the hospital. (47.9)
My brother's leave is over so he has to report back to his air force unit tomorrow. (65.7)