Definitions for kilo-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ki•loˈki loʊ, ˈkɪl oʊ(n.)(pl.)-los.
a kilogram.
Category: Weights and Measures
a kilometer.
Category: Weights and Measures
Origin of kilo:
1865–70
kilo-
a combining form used in the names of units of measure equal to one thousand of a given base unit:
kiloliter; kilowatt.
Category: Math, Affix
Origin of kilo-:
< F, repr. Gk chilioi a thousand
Wiktionary
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
kilo-(Prefix)
Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 2 (1024)
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