English word origin

Etymology of k

From kilo-.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A kilobyte (more formally KB or kB). · A kilobit (more formally kb), especially in measuring Internet connection. · kilometre or kilometres. · thousand or thousands.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From kilo-.

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Source etymology 3

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intj

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Clipping of OK.

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