M : adj : denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units [syn:
thousand, a thousand, one thousand, 1000, k]
(noun)
1: the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme
International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) [syn:
meter, metre]
2: concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per
liter of solvent [syn: molarity, molar concentration,
M]
3: the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 [syn:
thousand, one thousand, 1000, M, K, chiliad, G,
grand, thou, yard]
4: the 13th letter of the Roman alphabet [syn: M]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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M : \M\ ([e^]m).
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, [sect][sect] 178-180, 242.
Note: The letter M came into English from the Greek, through
the Latin, the form of the Greek letter being further
derived from the Ph[oe]nician, 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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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M : \M\, n.
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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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M. When persons were convicted of manslaughter in England, they were
formerly marked with this letter on the brawn of the thumb.
2. This letter is sometimes put on the face of treasury notes of the
United States, and signifies that the treasury note bears interest at the
rate of one mill per centum, and not one per centum interest. 13 Peters,
176.
Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:
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M$ Common net abbreviation for Microsoft, everybody's least favorite
monopoly.
Based on Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [Hackers_Dictionary]:
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