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base unit
noun
- one of the units, as mass, length, time, or electric current, taken as a basis for a system of units in the sciences.
base unit
noun
- physics any of the fundamental units in a system of measurement. The base SI units are the metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole
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That number probably represented the base unit of Mesoamerican calendars, which were used to organize ritual activities, the scientists say.
Whether you want portable WiFi for travel, or you’re looking for a strong connection when you happen to be away from your home base unit, you need something you can rely on that won’t be overly complicated or difficult to manage.
Setting up a base unit and test driving it for a bit—with the understanding that you can add elements later—is an efficient way to approach the initial install.
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