unit

noun

Definition of unitnext
as in entity

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Recent Examples of unit Most of the other women in the group had been cooks for the Azov Brigade, a Ukrainian military unit based in the city of Mariupol. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The two sides have already clashed over basic questions, like which staff should be included in the bargaining unit, a person familiar with the situation said. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 To be exempt from the tax, either the homeowner, a tenant or an immediate family member must reside in the unit. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unit
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  1. entity
  2. item
Noun
  • This difference of faith in the capabilities of competent government versus private entities has provided the space for the DSA to become more popular.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly operating without a commissioner to keep things on track and keep the greater good at the forefront, horse racing entities also solved only for themselves.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of entity
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  • But each item under glass represents a fragment of Kuechly’s starry career, which will reach its peak Saturday when he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The pricey avocado toast is far from the only expensive item travelers find at airport restaurants.
    — Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of item

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“Unit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unit. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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