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Y2K
noun
;
acronym
The year 2000. The problem in which some computer hardware and software are unable to process dates after 31 December 1999.
Etymology :
Acronym from Y (year) + 2 + K (Gr. 'kilos' thousand)
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Last modified:
10 June 2008
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