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Definition of mileage
1 : an allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
2 : aggregate length or distance in miles: such asa : the total miles traveled especially in a given period of timeb : the amount of service that something will yield especially as expressed in terms of miles of travelc : the average number of miles a motor vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline that is used as a measure of fuel economy gets good mileage
3a : usefulness got a lot of mileage left in itb : benefit derived from something got good political mileage from the debates
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Examples of mileage in a Sentence
a car with high mileage
My new car gets much better mileage than my old one did.
The company has gotten a lot of mileage out of a simple idea.
The movie gets a lot of mileage out of an old story.
Recent Examples of mileage from the Web
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The Escape SE with the optional 2.0-liter engine, which supplies quick acceleration and reasonable mileage.
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To receive a backpack, mileage logs must be submitted by Aug. 16.
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The base versions of the new model offer the highest mileage available on a hybrid that isn’t of the plug-in variety.
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Keep in mind that off-brand versions of switches tend to be less durable than the originals, but your individual mileage may vary.
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Wilson said that mileage, year and how well a car has been maintained are what most impacts resale value, and usually not minor imperfections.
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These costs reflect lawmakers’ daily per diem, mileage to and from the Capitol and costs of supporting session-only staff.
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Kenseth won at Pocono in 2015 (in a fuel mileage race) but otherwise has struggled there.
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Of the remaining reductions, the federal government -- through regulations like gasoline mileage standards for vehicles -- could affect about half.
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First Known Use of mileage
1724
MILEAGE Defined for English Language Learners
mileage
playDefinition of mileage for English Language Learners
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: distance in miles
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: distance traveled in miles by a vehicle
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: the average number of miles a vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline
MILEAGE Defined for Kids
mileage
playDefinition of mileage for Students
1 : distance in miles What's the mileage from here to Chicago?
2 : distance covered or traveled in miles This car has a lot of mileage.
3 : the average number of miles a car or truck will travel on a gallon of fuel
4 : an amount of money given for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
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