The word unit means any of several things: · Unit , in Australia/New Zealand - a self-contained suite of rooms within a set of similar dwellings. · Units of measurement, a fundamental quantity of measurement · Units , a command-line computer program that does unit conversion · Units conversion by factor-label, a widely used approach for performing unit conversions · A unit can be a general word for a module or device. For more specific example, see next entry. · Functional unit, a component of a computer system such as the CPU · A unit can refer to a self-contained section of a building (or maybe a structure such as a cabin) meant to be rented or otherwise occupied by a party, such as an apartment or business suite. See Apartment. · In chemical engineering, a unit is a (usually) large vessel or section of a plant in which a unit operation goes on. See Chemical plant#Chemical processes. · Unit of