mileage

mile·age | \ ˈmī-lij

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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 as

a : the total miles traveled especially in a given period of time

b : the amount of service that something will yield especially as expressed in terms of miles of travel

c : 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 it

b : 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 on the Web Pricing and gas mileage for the new Durango were not announced. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "A muscle car for the SUV crowd: FCA introduces a Durango powered by a Hellcat," 2 July 2020 Seyfried gets good mileage out of limited material, especially in moments of annoyance. — cleveland, "‘You Should Have Left’ is too familiar to frighten (review)," 19 June 2020 At Cruise America, for example, the mileage fee for a 400-mile trip in a standard motor home was $140. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, "Must-Know Tips Before You Rent That RV," 14 July 2020 Renters also get unlimited mileage, liability insurance, and a national parks pass that covers entry fees. — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, "This Company Wants to Revolutionize RV Rentals With All-inclusive Packages Featuring Unlimited Mileage, Wi-Fi, and Park Passes," 13 July 2020 Reporting miles traveled can be done via GPS, smartphone apps, odometer readings, or a pre-selected mileage permit. — Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner, "Washington state looks at roadway funding reform amid $4.5B budget shortfall," 6 July 2020 Furthermore, the Taurus's 20 mpg on the EPA city cycle betters the mileage of all of these competitors. — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1986 Ford Taurus LX Shapes the Future of the Family Sedan," 2 July 2020 Miles can now be redeemed on RAM flights through the mileage programs of current Oneworld members. — Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, "Airline Miles Are Cheaper Than Ever—Should You Buy Them?," 4 June 2020 Ford expects the hybrid system to produce the most torque and horsepower of any light-duty full-size pickup, although gas mileage, power and other specifications weren’t released. — Dallas News, "Ford plays it safe with revamped F-150," 26 June 2020

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28 Jul 2020

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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mileage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2020.

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mileage

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mileage

: distance in miles

: distance traveled in miles by a vehicle

: the average number of miles a vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline

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mileage

mile·age | \ ˈmī-lij

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Kids Definition of mileage

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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