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
AdenAY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Hyginos-Ancient Greek
BÍCh-Vietnamese
Balbino-Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare)
Immaculata-Irish
DrikaDRHEE-kahDutch