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unit conversion problem/ˈjuːnɪt kənˈvɜːrʒən ˈprɒbləm/nounintermediate

A mathematical or scientific task that requires changing a quantity from one unit of measurement to another while maintaining the same physical value.

The physics exam included a tricky unit conversion problem involving the transformation of light-years into kilometers.

unit of mass/ˈjuː.nɪt əv mæs/nounintermediate

A standard quantity used to measure and express the physical mass or amount of matter in an object.

The kilogram is the official base unit of mass in the International System of Units.

unites/juːˈnaɪts/verbbeginner

Joins, connects, or brings together two or more people, groups, or things to form a single whole or to act in concert.

A shared love of music often unites people from completely different backgrounds.

units/ˈjuː.nɪts/nounbeginner

Individual things or persons regarded as separate and distinct components of a larger whole.

The apartment complex consists of fifty individual units.

unkept/ʌnˈkɛpt/adjectiveintermediate

Not maintained, tended, or cared for; messy, neglected, or untidy in appearance.

The abandoned house had an unkept lawn with overgrown weeds.

unlock/ʌnˈlɒk/verbbeginner

To open a door, container, or device that has been fastened with a lock, typically using a key or a code.

She had to unlock the front door before she could carry the groceries inside.

unnecessary/ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i/adjectiveintermediate

Not needed; not required; avoidable or excessive.

The meeting was cancelled because the information had become unnecessary.

unofficial/ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/adjectiveintermediate

Not having the formal approval or authorization of an authority or organization.

The team held an unofficial meeting to discuss their concerns before the formal board session.

unorganized/ʌnˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/adjectiveintermediate

Not arranged, planned, or structured efficiently; lacking order, system, or adequate preparation.

Her desk was so unorganized that she couldn't find the important contract.

unpack/ʌnˈpæk/verbbeginner

To remove the contents from a suitcase, box, or other container, especially after traveling or moving.

It took us nearly three hours to unpack all the boxes after moving into the new apartment.

unplanned/ˌʌnˈplænd/adjectiveintermediate

Not anticipated or prepared for; occurring without a prior arrangement or design.

The company faced an unplanned outage that lasted for several hours.

unpleasant/ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/adjectiveintermediate

Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable or offensive.

The room had an unpleasant smell that made it difficult to stay inside for long.

unplugged/ˌʌnˈplʌɡd/adjectiveintermediate

Not connected to an electrical power source or an electronic network.

I spent the entire weekend unplugged, hiking in the mountains without my phone.

unprejudiced/ʌnˈpredʒ.ə.dɪst/adjectiveintermediate

Not having or showing a dislike or distrust based on preconceived opinions; impartial and fair.

The jury was instructed to remain unprejudiced throughout the duration of the trial.

unreconcilable/ˌʌnˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbəl/adjectiveadvanced

Incapable of being reconciled; impossible to harmonize, settle, or make compatible; irreconcilable.

The two factions held unreconcilable differences regarding the future of the company, leading to a permanent split.

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