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 • Jul. 22, 2025
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 • Sep. 24, 2024
Things will even out, because they always do, but man they look like an absolute unit.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021
In fact, more industries should take a cue from Charmin’s absolute unit of toilet paper and roll out their own single-adult household version of products.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2019
This is really only an absolute unit in disguise, and evades the essential point, which is the selection of a standard temperature for the water thermometric unit.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various
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