- 1. As a numeral, M stands for one thousand, both in English and Latin. Source: opted
- 2. n. A quadrat, the face or top of which is a perfect square; also, the size of such a square in any given size of type, used as the unit of measurement for that type: 500 m's of pica would be a piece of matter whose length and breadth in pica m's multiplied together produce that number. Source: opted
- 3. n. A brand or stigma, having the shape of an M, formerly impressed on one convicted of manslaughter and admitted to the benefit of clergy. Source: opted
- 4. n. concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solution Source: wordnet
- 5. n. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 Source: wordnet
- 6. n. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes Source: wordnet
- 7. n. a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes Source: wordnet
- 8. n. the 13th letter of the Roman alphabet Source: wordnet
- 9. adj. denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units Source: wordnet
- 10. n. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) Source: wordnet
- 11. 1. M, the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant, and from the manner of its formation, is called the labio- nasal consonant. See Guide to Pronunciation, §§ 178-180, 242. The letter M came into English from the Greek, through the Latin, the form of the Greek letter being further derived from the Phonician, and ultimately, it is believed, from the Egyptian. Etymologically M is related to n, in lime, linden; emmet, ant; also to b. M is readily followed by b and p. the position of the lips in the formation of both letters being the same. The relation of b and m is the same as that of d and t to n. and that of g and k to ng. 2. As a numeral, M stands for one thousand, both in English and Latin. 1. (Print.) A quadrat, the face or top of which is a perfect square; also, the size of such a square in any given size of type, used as the unit of measurement for that type: 500 m's of pica would be a piece of matter whose length and breadth in pica m's multiplied together produce that number. [Written also em.] 2. (law) A brand or stigma, having the shape of an M, formerly impressed on one convicted of manslaughter and admitted to the benefit of clergy. M roof (Arch.), a kind of roof formed by the junction of two common roofs with a valley between them, so that the section resembles the letter M. Source: webster
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