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
Nethaneel-Biblical
JonquilJAHN-kwilEnglish (Rare)
Xanthippeksahn-teep-pe (Ancient Greek), zan-TIP-ee (English)Ancient Greek
Borna-Croatian
Felicjanfe-LEETS-yahnPolish
CÍNtia-Portuguese