absolute unit
Britishnoun
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a unit of measurement forming part of the electromagnetic cgs system, such as an abampere or abcoulomb
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a unit of measurement forming part of a system of units that includes a unit of force defined so that it is independent of the acceleration of free fall
Example Sentences
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An absolute unit, the typical male grows up to 50 pounds, while female bulldogs get up to 40 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times
The chick, dubbed an "absolute unit", became an online favourite thanks to his status as the biggest newborn the attraction had ever seen.
From BBC
Affectionately dubbed a "fatty", an "absolute unit", and a "linebacker", the chonky chick has shot to viral superstardom and attracted a legion of obsessed fans, including popstar Katy Perry.
From BBC
Things will even out, because they always do, but man they look like an absolute unit.
From Seattle Times
The earbuds are on the larger side, and their case is an absolute unit.
From The Verge
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