Km: meaning, definitions and examples

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km

 

[ kɪˈlɒmɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unit of measurement

A kilometer, commonly abbreviated as km, is a unit of length equal to 1000 meters. It is used to measure distances in many countries around the world.

Synonyms

kilometre

Examples of usage

  • The marathon is 42 kilometers long.
  • The school is located just a few kilometers away.
Context #2 | Noun

abbreviation

KM can also stand for 'knowledge management' in a business context, referring to the process of creating, sharing, using, and managing knowledge and information within an organization.

Synonyms

knowledge management

Examples of usage

  • The company implemented a new KM system to improve efficiency.
  • She specializes in KM strategies for large corporations.
Context #3 | Noun

internet slang

In internet slang, 'KM' can be an abbreviation for 'kiss me', often used in text messages or online chat to request a kiss from someone.

Synonyms

kiss me

Examples of usage

  • He sent her a message saying 'KM' at the end of the conversation.
  • KM, please! 💋

Translations

Translations of the word "km" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quilômetro

🇮🇳 किलोमीटर

🇩🇪 Kilometer

🇮🇩 kilometer

🇺🇦 кілометр

🇵🇱 kilometr

🇯🇵 キロメートル

🇫🇷 kilomètre

🇪🇸 kilómetro

🇹🇷 kilometre

🇰🇷 킬로미터

🇸🇦 كيلومتر

🇨🇿 kilometr

🇸🇰 kilometer

🇨🇳 公里

🇸🇮 kilometer

🇮🇸 kílómetri

🇰🇿 километр

🇬🇪 კილომეტრი

🇦🇿 kilometr

🇲🇽 kilómetro

Etymology

The term 'kilometer' originated from the French word 'kilomètre', which was created from the Greek words 'khilioi' (thousand) and 'metros' (measure). The use of kilometers as a unit of measurement can be traced back to the metric system developed during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Since then, kilometers have become a widely accepted unit of measurement for distances worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,353, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.