Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kt
abbreviation
/keɪ tiː/
Definition
A unit of measurement that represents one thousand units, commonly used in contexts like weight or currency.
Examples
- The bomb had a yield of 5 kt.
- The aircraft was traveling at a speed of 150 kt.
Meaning
In various fields, ‘kt’ is often an abbreviation for ‘kiloton’ or can refer to ‘knot’ when discussing speed relative to air or water.
Synonyms
- kiloton
- knot
