Meaning & use
kilo
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An informal short form of 'kilogram,' a unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams.
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The recipe calls for a kilo of flour.
He lost nearly five kilos after training for the marathon.
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Used informally in everyday speech, especially outside the United States, where the metric system is standard.
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