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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But giving this absolute unit a wide berth has become more challenging as his viral fame grows, because humans keep crowding Neil, getting dangerously close and perhaps forgetting that he is a wild animal.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
An absolute unit, the typical male grows up to 50 pounds, while female bulldogs get up to 40 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
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 ● Oct. 15, 2024
Things will even out, because they always do, but man they look like an absolute unit.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2021
Why, with the prospect of meeting Gwen Darrow before him, an absolute unit of measure, with a snail's pace, would have made good its escape from him.
From The Darrow Enigma by Severy, Melvin Linwood
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