appointedunit
nounUK /əˈpɔɪntɪd ˈjuːnɪt/
US /əˈpɔɪntɪd ˈjuːnɪt/
A special group of people picked to do a certain job.
The appointed unit arrived early to help set up the school fair.
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2. A fixed amount or measure set by an official rule.
The appointed unit of water for each household was announced by the council.
3. A military group given a specific mission.
The appointed unit was sent to guard the bridge.
4. A part of a machine or system chosen for a particular purpose.
Engineers replaced the appointed unit with a newer model.