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units

/ˈjuːnɪts/ /ˈjuːnɪts/

Meanings
noun

Unidades

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 5000 units of vitamin D to help improve my bone health. "
El médico recetó 5000 unidades de vitamina D para ayudar a mejorar la salud de mis huesos.
medicine unit amount substance physiology body biochemistry science
noun

Unidades

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

Examples :

"During the army exercise, the different units practiced coordinating their movements on the battlefield. "
Durante el ejercicio del ejército, las diferentes unidades practicaron la coordinación de sus movimientos en el campo de batalla.
military organization structure unit
noun

Unidades

An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force.

Examples :

"In the city's emergency response task force, the units specializing in search and rescue were immediately deployed to the disaster area. "
En el grupo de trabajo de respuesta a emergencias de la ciudad, las unidades especializadas en búsqueda y rescate se desplegaron inmediatamente en la zona del desastre.
organization group unit military
noun

Unidades

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 :

"During the national emergency exercise, the Reserve units, fully equipped and trained, were activated to reinforce the active duty forces at the port. "
Durante el ejercicio de emergencia nacional, las unidades de la Reserva, totalmente equipadas y entrenadas, fueron activadas para reforzar las fuerzas en servicio activo en el puerto.
military unit organization war
noun

Unidad

An element having an inverse, an invertible element; an associate of the unity.

Examples :

"In this mathematical system, only 1 and -1 are considered units because they are the only numbers that, when multiplied by another number in the system, result in 1. "
En este sistema matemático, solo 1 y -1 se consideran unidades porque son los únicos números que, al multiplicarse por otro número del sistema, dan como resultado 1.
math element
noun

Unidades

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 building manager decided that each apartment would have its own separate electricity and water meters, so they could measure the resource consumption in individual units. "
El administrador del edificio decidió que cada apartamento tendría sus propios medidores separados de electricidad y agua, para que pudieran medir el consumo de recursos en unidades individuales.
math logic theory
noun

Unidades, unidad

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 geological survey identified three distinct units in the canyon wall, each representing a different period based on its unique rock composition and fossil types. "
El estudio geológico identificó tres unidades distintas en la pared del cañón, cada una representando un período diferente basado en su composición rocosa y tipos de fósiles únicos.
geology unit
noun

Unidad de vivienda, apartamento

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 apartment complex has 200 housing units available for rent. "
El nuevo complejo de apartamentos tiene 200 unidades de vivienda disponibles para alquilar.
property architecture building

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 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 coordinating

coordinating verb

/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪŋ/ /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

Coordinar, sincronizar

"I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate."

Estaba jugando al tenis por primera vez, y fue difícil coordinarme.

Illustration specializing

specializing verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪsɪŋ/

Especializarse

"The doctor is specializing in heart conditions to better understand and treat them. "

El médico se está especializando en afecciones cardíacas para comprenderlas y tratarlas mejor.

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.

Illustration mathematical

mathematical adjective

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

Matemático

"a mathematical problem"

un problema matemático