Meaning Of The Word Kilo

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kilo
A kilo is the same as a kilogram.

kilo in American English
kilogram
noun: a kilogram

kilo in British English 1
noun

kilo in British English 2
noun: a code word for the letter k

kilo-
prefix: Kilo- is added to some nouns that refer to units of measurement in order to form other nouns referring to units a thousand times bigger.

kilo- in American English
one thousand; the factor 103
combining form: a Greek combining form meaning “thousand,” introduced from French in the nomenclature of the metric system (kiloliter). On this model, kilo- is used in the formation of compound words in other systems of measurement (kilowatt)

kilo- in British English
prefix: denoting 103 (1000)

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