base unit
"Base units" are essential standards in various fields, providing a foundation from which other units are derived.
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Definition
C1Measurement Systems
(technical, academic)A fundamental unit of measurement that serves as a reference point for deriving other units.
Example
- The meter is a base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
- Scientists use the kilogram as a base unit for mass.
B2Technology
(technical)The main component of a system, such as the central unit in a computer or hi-fi setup.
Example
- The base unit of the computer houses the central processing unit and other critical components.
C1Military
(technical)A self-contained military organization or installation providing support to other units.
Example
- The base unit was responsible for logistics and medical support.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "base unit":
customary unitderived unitpower unitconstruction unitabsolute unitrepeat unitbase memorymetric systempolitical unitfundamental constanthead unitbase court