Unit vs. Measure
Difference Between Unit and Measure
Unitnoun
(mathematics) Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
Measurenoun
A prescribed quantity or extent.
Unitnoun
(sciences) A standard measure of a quantity.
The centimetre is a unit of length.Measurenoun
(obsolete) Moderation, temperance.
Unitnoun
The number one.
Measurenoun
A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.)
Unitnoun
An organized group comprising people and/or equipment.
He was a member of a special police unit.Measurenoun
An (unspecified) portion or quantity.
a measure of saltUnitnoun
A member of a military organization.
The fifth tank brigade moved in with 20 units. (i.e., 20 tanks)Measurenoun
The act or result of measuring.
Unitnoun
Any military element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment; specifically, part of an organization.
Measurenoun
A receptacle or vessel of a standard size, capacity etc. as used to deal out specific quantities of some substance.
Unitnoun
An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force.
Measurenoun
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion.
Honesty is the true measure of a man.Unitnoun
A standard or basic quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or detailed. In this meaning, also called unit of issue.
Measurenoun
Any of various standard units of capacity.
The villagers paid a tithe of a thousand measures of corn.Unitnoun
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.
Measurenoun
A unit of measurement.
Unitnoun
(algebra) The identity element, neutral element.
Measurenoun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.)
Unitnoun
(algebra) An element having an inverse, an invertible element; an associate of the unity.
Measurenoun
The act or process of measuring.
Unitnoun
(category theory) 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.
Measurenoun
A ruler, measuring stick, or graduated tape used to take measurements.
Unitnoun
(geology) 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.
Measurenoun
A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; a divisor or factor.
the greatest common measure of two or more numbersUnitnoun
(commerce) An item which may be sold singly.
We shipped nearly twice as many units this month as last month.Measurenoun
(geology) A bed or stratum.
coal measures; lead measuresUnitnoun
(UK) A unit of alcohol.
Measurenoun
(mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
Unitnoun
One kilowatt-hour (as recorded on an electricity meter).
Measurenoun
Metrical rhythm.
Unitnoun
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.
Measurenoun
A melody.
Unitnoun
(historical) A gold coin of the reign of James I, worth twenty shillings.
Measurenoun
A dance.
Unitnoun
A work unit.
Measurenoun
(poetry) The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a metrical foot.
a poem in iambic measureUnitnoun
A physically large person.
Measurenoun
(music) A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition; a bar.
Unitadjective
For each unit.
We have to keep our unit costs down if we want to make a profit.Measurenoun
A course of action.
Unitadjective
(mathematics) Having a size or magnitude of one.
Measurenoun
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans.
Unitnoun
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange;
the dollar is the United States unit of currencya unit of wheat is a bushelchange per unit volumeMeasurenoun
A piece of legislation.
Unitnoun
an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole;
the reduced the number of units and installationsthe word is a basic linguistic unitMeasureverb
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
We measured the temperature with a thermometer.You should measure the angle with a spirit level.Unitnoun
an organization regarded as part of a larger social group;
the coach said the offensive unit did a good jobafter the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unitMeasureverb
To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
The window measured two square feet.Unitnoun
a single undivided whole;
an idea is not a unit that can be moved from one brain to anotherMeasureverb
To estimate the unit size of something.
I measure that at 10 centimetres.Unitnoun
a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else;
units of nucleic acidsMeasureverb
To judge, value, or appraise.
Unitnoun
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity;
how big is that part compared to the whole?the team is a unitMeasureverb
To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
Measureverb
(rare) To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
Measureverb
To adjust by a rule or standard.
Measureverb
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
Measurenoun
the act or process of measuring;
the measurements were carefully donehis mental measurings proved remarkably accurateMeasurenoun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated;
they set the measure for all subsequent workMeasurenoun
how much there is of something that you can quantify
Measurenoun
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal;
the situation called for strong measuresthe police took steps to reduce crimeMeasurenoun
a statute in draft before it becomes law;
they held a public hearing on the billMeasurenoun
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Measurenoun
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats;
the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the songMeasurenoun
measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
Measureverb
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of;
Measure the length of the wallMeasureverb
express as a number or measure or quantity;
Can you quantify your results?Measureverb
have certain dimensions;
This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inchesMeasureverb
place a value on; judge the worth of something;
I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
