baseunit
nounUK /ˈbeɪsˌjuːnɪt/
US /ˈbeɪsˌjuːnɪt/
A base unit is a basic unit that other units are built from.
The meter is a base unit for measuring length.
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2. In computing, a base unit is the main part of a computer that holds the processor and memory.
The technician opened the base unit to add more memory.
3. In electronics, a base unit is the main station that connects to smaller handheld devices.
The phone's base unit charges the handset.
4. In science, a base unit is one of the seven official units in the International System of Units.
The kelvin is a base unit for temperature.