"arbitrary unit" meaning in All languages combined

See arbitrary unit on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: arbitrary units [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} arbitrary unit (plural arbitrary units)
  1. (sciences, technology) A relative unit of measurement to show the ratio of amount of substance, intensity, or other quantities, to a predetermined reference measurement. Categories (topical): Sciences, Technology
    Sense id: en-arbitrary_unit-en-noun-MAYCwRe7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, technology

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