by the unit



by the unit

Fig. each; per. (Used to designate the unit of measure, but not the rate of a measure.) Lettuce is sold by the head. Gas is sold by the gallon.
See also: unit

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hammer['hæmə]
RikardREE-kahrd (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
CaseyKAY-seeEnglish, Irish
Austen[ɔ'stin]
TraceTRAYSEnglish
Amund-Norwegian