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Fundamental Unit


Definition:

A fundamental unit refers to the basic or essential building block of a system or structure.

Usage:

1. Noun - Physics

In physics, the fundamental unit represents the smallest, indivisible quantity of a physical property, such as mass, length, or time.

Example sentence: The kilogram is considered the fundamental unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).

2. Noun - Computing

In computing, the fundamental unit refers to the smallest addressable unit of data that can be represented, stored, or processed by a computer.

Example sentence: The fundamental unit of data in most computers is a binary digit, commonly known as a bit.

3. Adjective - Mathematics

In mathematics, the fundamental unit describes a quantity or concept that is considered as the most basic or essential.

Example sentence: The number 1 is often referred to as the fundamental unit in multiplication and exponentiation.

4. Adjective - Finance

In finance, the fundamental unit pertains to a single share of a company's stock, which represents ownership in the company.

Example sentence: Buying a fundamental unit of a popular tech stock can be a lucrative investment.


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