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unit

/ˈjuː.nɪt/

Meanings
noun

Unidad

A particular, minute unit of mass, defined differently for different substances, but so that varying substances of the same general type have the property that one international unit of the one has the same effect on the human body as one international unit of the other.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a specific unit of vitamin D for the patient's bone health. "
El médico recetó una unidad específica de vitamina D para la salud ósea del paciente.
medicine physiology biochemistry unit substance body amount essential
noun

Unidad, elemento

Any military element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment; specifically, part of an organization.

Examples :

"The school's student council is divided into several units, each responsible for a different aspect of student life. "
El consejo estudiantil de la escuela se divide en varias unidades, cada una responsable de un aspecto diferente de la vida estudiantil.
military organization structure unit essential
noun

Unidad

With regard to Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, denotes a Selected Reserve unit organized, equipped, and trained for mobilization to serve on active duty as a unit or to augment or be augmented by another unit. Headquarters and support functions without wartime missions are not considered units.

Examples :

"The National Guard's infantry unit is prepared to deploy quickly if needed. "
La unidad de infantería de la Guardia Nacional está preparada para desplegarse rápidamente si es necesario.
military unit organization essential
noun

Unidad

In an adjunction, a natural transformation from the identity functor of the domain of the left adjoint functor to the composition of the right adjoint functor with the left adjoint functor.

Examples :

"The math textbook defines the "unit" as the special transformation that connects the left and right adjoint functors. "
El libro de texto de matemáticas define la "unidad" como la transformación especial que conecta los funtores adjuntos izquierdo y derecho.
math logic theory essential
noun

Unidad litoestratigráfica

A volume of rock or ice of identifiable origin and age range that is defined by the distinctive and dominant, easily mapped and recognizable petrographic, lithologic or paleontologic features (facies) that characterize it.

Examples :

"The geology students studied the rock unit in the quarry, noting its distinct layers and fossils. "
Los estudiantes de geología estudiaron la unidad litoestratigráfica en la cantera, observando sus distintas capas y fósiles.
geology unit essential
noun

Unidad, vivienda

A measure of housing equivalent to the living quarters of one household; an apartment where a group of apartments is contained in one or more multi-storied buildings or a group of dwellings is in one or more single storey buildings, usually arranged around a driveway.

Examples :

"The new student housing complex has 20 units. "
El nuevo complejo de viviendas para estudiantes tiene 20 unidades.
property architecture building unit area essential

Related Words

Illustration transformation

transformation noun

/ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Transformación, cambio

"The transformation of the classroom from a noisy space to a quiet learning environment was remarkable. "

La transformación del aula de un espacio ruidoso a un entorno de aprendizaje tranquilo fue notable.

Illustration mobilization

mobilization noun

/ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌməʊbɪləˈzeɪʃən/

Movilización

"The principal announced the mobilization of parent volunteers to help clean the school playground this weekend. "

El director anunció la movilización de padres voluntarios para ayudar a limpiar el patio de la escuela este fin de semana.

Illustration identifiable

identifiable adjective

/aɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/ /ɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/

Identificable, reconocible

"The bird in my backyard is easily identifiable because of its bright red feathers and distinctive song. "

El ave en mi jardín es fácilmente identificable debido a sus plumas rojas brillantes y su canto distintivo.

Illustration headquarters

headquarters noun

/ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.təz/

Cuartel general, mando

"The army's headquarters issued a new order for all troops. "

El cuartel general del ejército emitió una nueva orden para todas las tropas.

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

Organización

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Esta pintura muestra poca organización a primera vista, pero poco a poco la estructura se vuelve clara.

Illustration recognizable

recognizable adjective

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/

Reconocible

"The teacher's red scarf was a recognizable feature; everyone in the class knew it was hers. "

La bufanda roja de la maestra era una característica reconocible; todos en la clase sabían que era suya.

Illustration characterize

characterize verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/

Caracterizar, describir

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

El profesor caracterizó al estudiante como problemático en clase.

Illustration singularity

singularity noun

/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/

Singularidad, particularidad

"Her unique perspective on the assignment was a singularity; no one else in the class saw it that way. "

Su perspectiva única sobre la tarea era una singularidad; nadie más en la clase la veía de esa manera.

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

Específicamente, expresamente

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Mi profesor explicó la nueva fórmula matemática específicamente para los estudiantes de la clase avanzada.

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

Construcción

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

La construcción del nuevo puente está en marcha.

Illustration differently

differently adverb

/ˈdifəɹəntli/

De manera diferente, de forma distinta

"My sister approaches problems differently than I do. "

Mi hermana aborda los problemas de manera diferente a mí.

Illustration international

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Internacional

"The United team includes five England internationals."

El equipo United incluye a cinco internacionales ingleses.