"arbitrary unit" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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