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Why is k an abbreviation for thousand?
K is an abbreviation for Kilo-(thousand). The abbreviation for Thousand is THOU.
Is capital k an abbreviation of thousand?
No it isn't, but THOUS is an abbreviation of the word Thousand.
Why k is the abbreviation of the word thousand?
K stands for Kilo means a thousand
Why is k the abbreviation for 1 thousand?
1k
What is the k which stands for thousand?
The "K" is an abbreviation for "Kilo". One kilo is equal to one thousand.
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