Meaning of the word units in English

What does units mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

units

US /ˈjuː.nɪts/
UK /ˈjuː.nɪts/

Plural Noun

1.

individual things or people, especially when regarded as single and complete but able to form part of a larger whole

Example:
The army is divided into several specialized units.
These apartments are available in one, two, or three-bedroom units.
2.

quantities used as standards of measurement

Example:
The experiment measured temperature in Celsius units.
The report showed sales increasing by 10,000 units last quarter.