Why K is used for THOUSAND ?
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Summary
An explanation of the historical and linguistic origins behind using the letter K to represent the number one thousand on social media.
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The Mystery of K00:00:00
While million uses M and billion uses B, thousands are represented by K, an abbreviation that frequently confuses social media users.
Etymology and Usage00:00:25
The usage stems from the Greek word 'chilio', meaning thousand. Over time, the pronunciation evolved into 'kilo', which serves as the prefix for units like kilograms and kilometers, establishing the shorthand K for thousand.
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