U - English meaning

abbreviation

Denoting quantum states or wave functions which change sign on inversion through the origin.

abbreviation

(in names of sports clubs) united.

Usage examples:

Oxford u

abbreviation

Universal (denoting films classified as suitable without restriction).

abbreviation

Uruguay (international vehicle registration).

abbreviation

You.

Usage examples:

What will u do next?

symbol

(in units of measurement) micro- (10−6).

Usage examples:

Direct read-out of concentration in ug or mg/l

noun

The twenty-first letter of the alphabet.

noun

A shape like that of a capital u, especially a cross section.

Usage examples:

U-shaped glaciated valleys

adjective

(of language or social behaviour) characteristic of or appropriate to the upper social classes.

Usage examples:

U manners

noun

A burmese title of respect before a man's name, equivalent to mr.

Usage examples:

U thien san

noun

The chemical element of atomic number 92, a dense grey radioactive metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.

The chemical element uranium.

(in units of measurement) micro- (10⁻⁶)

Usage examples:

Direct read-out of concentration in ug or mg/l