Definition of k
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play \ˈkāz\1a : the 11th letter of the English alphabetb : a graphic representation of this letterc : a speech counterpart of orthographic k
2 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter k
3 : one designated k especially as the 11th in order or class
4 : something shaped like the letter K
5 : a unit vector parallel to the z-axis
6 [kilo-] : thousand a salary of $24K
7 [kilo-] : a unit of computer storage capacity equal to 1024 bytes uses 350K of disk space
8 capitalized [struck] : strikeout
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Examples of k in a Sentence
There is one k in “book.”
The word ends in k.
She earned a salary of $30K.
The program uses 350K of disk space.
The pitcher had more than 10 Ks in his last game.
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of k
before 12th century
k
Definition of k
1 karat
2 kindergarten
3 king
4 kitchen
5 knit
6 knot
7 koruna
8 kosher —often enclosed in a circle
K
Definition of K
potassium
Origin and Etymology of k
New Latin kalium
K Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
K
Medical Definition of K
1dissociation constant; ionization constant
2[New Latin kalium] potassium
3kelvin
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