base unit
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Meaning
- noun A unit of measurement which is not itself defined in terms of other units, and from which other units may be derived.
The SI unit of velocity is metres per second, derived from the base units metre and second.
- noun The main unit of a computer or hi-fi system.
When upgrading her computer she bought a new base unit but kept the screen, keyboard and mouse.
Similar words
derived unit unit abstract number base case unit function quantity base util parameter metavalue
Word family
base units
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