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  2. a unit of measurement of length equal to 1000 meters or 0.62 mile. (Definition of kilometer from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  3. KILOMETRE definition: a unit for measuring distance, equal to 1000 metres. Learn more.

  4. Definition of kilometre noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. Add to word list. MEASURES. a unit of measurement of length equal to 1000 metres, or approximately 0.62 miles. (Definition of kilometre from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of kilometre. kilometre. We use realistic units to indicate the scale: seconds (s) and kilometres (km).

  6. 1 day ago · noun. a unit of length, the common measure of distances equal to 1000 meters, and equivalent to 3280.8 feet or 0.621 mile. Abbreviation: km. Also (esp. Brit.): kilometre. USAGE The usual pronunciation for units of measurement starting with kilo-, as kilocalorie, kiloliter, and kilohertz, as well as for units of length ending in the base word ...

  7. Jan 11, 2024 · Just like any other unit of measurement, a kilometer has unique properties. It’s a derived unit, meaning it’s based on one of the seven basic metric units (in this case, the meter). Also, a kilometer represents a specific quantity of length, fixed and unchanging, ensuring consistency in measurements worldwide.

  8. noun. a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) synonyms: kilometre, klick, km. see more. Pronunciation. US. /kɪˈlɑmɪɾər/ UK. /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Kilometer." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/kilometer. Accessed 24 May. 2024. Copy citation.