base unit
Noun
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Noun
base unit (plural base units)
- A unit of measurement on which others are based.
- The SI unit of velocity is metres per second, derived from the base units of time and distance.
- 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.
- (measurement) derived unit
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