base unit

base u·nit

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys yoo-nit]
- /beɪs ˈyu nɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys yoo-nit]
- /beɪs ˈyu nɪt/

Definitions of base unit words

noun base unit any of the fundamental units in a system of measurement. The base SI units are the metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole 3
noun base unit one of the units, as mass, length, time, or electric current, taken as a basis for a system of units in the sciences. 1
noun base unit A unit of measurement on which others are based. 0
noun base unit The main unit of a computer or hi-fi system. 0

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base unit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

base unit usage trend in Literature

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