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A centimeter is a unit of length.
What does Unit mean?
A unit is one part or one measure.
Dictionary definition
A unit is one part of a whole, or a standard amount used for counting or measuring.
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Unit in a sentence
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Our class finished the unit on weather and climate.
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In math, choosing the correct unit helps readers understand whether a number shows time, length, weight, or amount.
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Practice 1
What does unit mean?
A unit can be one part of a whole or a standard measure like a centimeter or gram.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unit?
Measure is close when unit names a standard amount used in math or science.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unit?
Whole is a useful contrast when unit means one part of a larger thing.
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WordUnit.
Partnoun.
MeaningUnit means A unit is one part or one measure.
ExampleExample: A centimeter is a unit of length.
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- yoo · nit
- Strongest beat
- yoo
- Ending
- nit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on yoo.
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Unit word family
Base word
unit
noun
units
Plural form of unit.
verb
unitize
To divide or arrange into units, used in specialized contexts.
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Hint for students
Unit can mean one part of something or a standard measure. In math and science, it tells what kind of amount a number uses.
Common mix-up
Do not forget the unit after a number in measurement. Ten could mean ten meters, ten minutes, or ten grams depending on the unit.
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Write one sentence that shows unit without using the word unit. Then underline the clue words that show one part, a section of study, or a measurement amount. Example: The recipe measured the flour in cups, not grams. Clue words: recipe, measured, cups, grams Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show one part or a standard measure?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A centimeter is a unit of length." Why does unit fit better than whole?
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