Compute Unit
Noun · Development
Definitions
A provider-defined or system-defined unit of compute capacity used for scheduling, billing, or performance abstraction. The exact meaning varies by platform, but compute units generally package CPU, memory, or accelerator capacity into a standardizable measure.
In plain English: A standard unit used to measure or allocate compute capacity.
Example: "The serverless platform billed in compute units instead of raw cores, which made cost comparisons easier but hid some hardware detail."