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   Kilometre

   /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 metres (approximately 0.62 miles): "the area is about 40 kilometres southwest of downtown Las Vegas"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French kilomètre(see kilo-, metre1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. kilometric adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KilometreKilometre - Wikipedia

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   The kilometre (SI symbol: km; / ˈ k ɪ l ə m iː t ər / or / k ɪ ˈ l ɒ m ə t ər /), spelt kilometer in American English and Philippine English, is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one thousand metres (kilo-being the SI prefix for 1000).

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › kilometerKilometer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the metric unit of length kilometer, also known as kilometre. See examples of kilometer in sentences and related words and articles.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › kilometreKILOMETRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Kilometre is a unit of length equal to 1000 metres or about 0.62 miles. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › kilometerKILOMETER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. kilometer. / kĭ-lŏm ′ ĭ-tər,kĭl ′ ə-mē′tər / A unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile). See Table at measurement. kilometer. In the metric system, one thousand meters, or about five-eighths of a mile. Discover More. Pronunciation Note.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › kilometrekilometre noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Learn the definition, pronunciation and usage of kilometre, a unit for measuring distance in metres. Find out the word origin, synonyms and examples of kilometre in sentences.

7. www.metric-conversions.org › length › kilometers-toKilometers to Miles conversion: km to mi calculator

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   Convert kilometers to miles using a simple formula, a calculator, or a conversion table. Learn the definition, common conversions, and differences between kilometers and miles.

8. www.britannica.com › science › kilometreKilometre (km) | Britannica

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   Kilometre (km) is a unit of length equal to 1,000 metres and the equivalent of 0.6214 mile. Learn more about its origin, usage and conversion to other units from Britannica.