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kil⋅o⋅byte

  [kil-uh-bahyt]
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–noun Computers.
1. 1024 (210) bytes.
2. (loosely) 1000 bytes. Symbol: K, KB
Origin:
1965–70; kilo- + byte
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kil·o·byte   (kĭl'ə-bīt')   
n.   Abbr. K or KB

  1. A unit of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,024 (210) bytes.

  2. One thousand bytes.

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