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kb

kb

2 3.4
A unit of digital data equal to 1,000 bits
  • noun
  • /keɪ bi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : kb
  • MPXV is a linear DNA genome of approximately 197 kb and contains approximately 190 nonoverlapping ORFs greater than 180 nt long (1, 7, 26).
  • 200 kb
  • 129 kb
  • 1 kb

Examples

  • The file size is 500 kb, which is suitable for quick downloads.

  • We need to compress the image to under 100 kb for the website.

  • Remember to try to keep your image sizes to 800x600 pixels or less and 100kb or less.

    Blog text (7)

  • Overall, 11.6% of the genetic variations identified in this study were located in a 1.2-kb conserved region of the CRS.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The genetic mapping position of each SNP was inferred while assuming a constant recombination rate within each 200-kb window.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Navigation on the homepage consisted of little more than six four-color, 1kb GIFs representing each topic area.

    Blog text (14)

  • Moreover, we identified selection for IbA10G2 at a 129-kb region around the 60-kDa glycoprotein gene in chromosome 6.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Previously published CDH13 genome-wide association results and linkage disequilibrium in the 200-kb GWIS window.

    Academic text (2015)

  • In addition, we were able to localize selection for the virulent subtype IbA10G2 to a 129-kb region surrounding gp60 in chromosome 6.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The ua1 allele has a 1.2-kb deletion that has been shown by the Lemire group to decrease complex I-dependent respiration.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

kilobit
vskb
  • Specialized
1 4.8

One thousand bits used to measure digital data or internet speed

is for measuring stored data size rather than transmission speed
kbit
vskb
  • Specialized
1 5.4

A unit of digital information equal to one thousand bits

is narrower and used mainly for measuring stored data size

How Much Data

GB
  • Specialized
77 3.2
Mb
  • Specialized
2 3.8
kb
  • Specialized
2 3.4
byte
  • Specialized
23 3.6
bit
  • Specialized
106 4.4

Surface Forms

kb singular
kbs plural

Morphology

kb = kilobit (transparent) = k + b

The form 'kb' is a standard initialism for 'kilobit' so the relation to the base term is direct for learners familiar with computing terminology.

Etymology

Kb comes from the prefix kilo, which means 'thousand', plus bit, a very small piece of information. So kb is a short form meaning 'a thousand bits', which is why it is used to measure small amounts of data.