nonstandard unit

noun

A unit of measurement that is not part of a standardized system such as the International System of Units.

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Meanings

nounnonstandard unit (plural nonstandard units)

plural nonstandard units

  1. sciencesA unit of measurement that is not part of a standardized system such as the International System of Units.
  2. governmentA military force that is not part of the standard, deployable units of a service or branch.
  3. USgovernmentA force requirement that is identified in a time-phased force and deployment data for which movement characteristics have not yet been described.
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APA

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MLA

“nonstandard unit.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonstandard%20unit. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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