k
Mathematics. a vector on the z-axis, having length 1 unit.
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Other definitions for K (2 of 8)
or k
the eleventh letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any sound represented by the letter K or k, as in bilk, kit, or sick.
something having the shape of a K.
a written or printed representation of the letter K or k.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter K or k.
Other definitions for K (3 of 8)
the number 1000: The salary offered is $20K.
kilometer, especially in a footrace or wheelchair race on a road or track: She’s training to run her first 10K this summer.
Origin of K
3Other definitions for K (4 of 8)
Chess. king.
Physics. Kelvin.
Music. Köchel listing.
kindergarten: a K–12 boarding school.
Real Estate. kitchen.
Other definitions for K (5 of 8)
Origin of K
5Other definitions for K (6 of 8)
carrying capacity.
Other definitions for k. (7 of 8)
Electricity. capacity.
karat.
kilogram; kilograms.
Chess. king.
knight.
knot.
kopeck.
Other definitions for K. (8 of 8)
kip; kips.
Knight.
kwacha.
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British Dictionary definitions for k (1 of 4)
kilo(s)
maths the unit vector along the z-axis
British Dictionary definitions for k (2 of 4)
K
/ (keɪ) /
the 11th letter and 8th consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless velar stop, as in kitten
See five Ks
British Dictionary definitions for K (3 of 4)
Köchel: indicating the serial number in the catalogue (1862) of the works of Mozart made by Ludwig von Köchel (1800–77)
British Dictionary definitions for K (4 of 4)
kelvin(s)
chess king
chem potassium
physics kaon
currency
kina
kip
kopeck
kwacha
kyat
one thousand
computing
a unit of 1024 words, bits, or bytes
(not in technical usage) 1000
Cambodia (international car registration)
Origin of K
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Scientific definitions for K
Abbreviation of kelvin
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