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In my run, I test one entity (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

unit

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'one entity' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'in my run i test' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'UNIT' is hidden within 'my run i test'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for unit that I've seen before include "Piece of furniture" , "Single complete domestic fixture" , "A single self-contained item" , "Entity, system; component group" , "Constituent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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