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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
Noam-Hebrew
Darnelldahr-NELEnglish
Arianaar-ee-AN-ə, ar-ee-AHN-əEnglish (Modern)
Sari (1)SAH-reeFinnish
Jehanne-Medieval French
FyodorFYO-dahrRussian
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