Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

y2k

noun

ˌwʌn-juː-təˈkeɪ

Definition

Y2K, or Year 2000, refers to a computer programming problem related to the year change from 1999 to 2000.

Examples

Many businesses prepared for the Y2K crisis by updating their software.
The government conducted extensive testing to prevent any major issues due to Y2K.

Meaning

The term describes the potential issues that could arise from computer systems using two-digit year formats, which might interpret the year 2000 as 1900.