unit of issue

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unit of issue

In its special storage meaning, refers to the quantity of an item; as each number, dozen, gallon, pair, pound, ream, set, yard. Usually termed unit of issue to distinguish from "unit price." See also unit.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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