Definitions for kilo-
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1. kilo-prefix

   In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k

2. kilo-prefix

   Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 2 (1024)

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1. Kilo-

   Kilo is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting multiplication by one thousand (103). It is used in the International System of Units, where it has the symbol k, in lowercase. The prefix kilo is derived from the Greek word χίλιοι (chilioi), meaning "thousand". In 19th century English it was sometimes spelled chilio, in line with a puristic opinion by Thomas Young. As an opponent of suggestions to introduce the metric system in Britain, he qualified the nomenclature adopted in France as barbarous.

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1. Kilo-

   kilo is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting multiplication by one thousand. It has been used in the International System of Units where it has the unit symbol k, in lower case. The prefix kilo is derived from the Greek word χίλιοι, meaning "thousand". It was originally adopted by Antoine Lavoisier's research group in 1795, and introduced into the metric system in France with its establishment in 1799. Examples: ⁕one kilogram is 1000 grams ⁕one kilometer is 1000 metres ⁕one kilojoule is 1000 joules ⁕one kilobaud is 1000 bauds ⁕one kilobit is 1000 bits ⁕one kilobyte is 1000 bytes. A second definition has been in common use in some fields of computer science and information technology, which is, however, inconsistent with the SI. It uses kilo as meaning 210 = 1024, because of the mathematical coincidence that 210 is approximately 10³. The NIST comments on this confusion: "Faced with this reality, the IEEE Standards Board decided that IEEE standards will use the conventional, internationally adopted, definitions of the SI prefixes." ⁕one kilohertz is 1000 hertz

How to pronounce kilo-?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kilo- in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kilo- in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of kilo- in a Sentence

1. Veronica Dolorico:

   I weighed in at 14 kilos of residuals, so I got 7 kilos of rice grains. This is a big help for us to have one kilo of rice for the day, i feel that our surroundings are really dirty. If only I could, I would pick up all the plastics along the road when I walk outside.

2. Dante Sorianello:

   It used to be a kilo here, 10 kilos there. We’re seizing 100 kilos, 40 kilos, 50 kilos.

3. James Foggo:

   We've seen creation of new classes of all sorts of submarines and ships. I'm more concerned with submarine warfare, russians have produced the new Dolgorukiy-class submarine. They've produced the Severodvinsk-class submarine. They've produced the new Kilo hybrid-class submarines.

4. Matt Harris:

   For us to transfer equipment around the world, we pay in the region of $270 per kilo, the custom-made racks that hold the IT kit -- if I take all of the IT kit out, it's 100 kg. The more IT kit I put in there, the more money I'm spending.

5. James Foggo:

   Russians have produced the new Dolgorukiy-class submarine. They've produced the Severodvinsk-class submarine. They've produced the new Kilo hybrid-class submarines.

References

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