mileage

/ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The total distance that a vehicle has traveled, measured in miles.
    • I check my car's mileage every time I fill up the gas tank.
    • The used car had low mileage, so we decided to buy it.
    • The rental company charges extra if you exceed the mileage limit.
  2. The number of miles a vehicle can travel on a given amount of fuel; fuel efficiency.
    • This hybrid car gets excellent mileage on the highway.
    • We chose the smaller model because it offers better gas mileage.
    • Poor mileage can be a sign that your engine needs maintenance.
  3. An amount of use or benefit that you get from something.
    • The joke got a lot of mileage at the office party.
    • The company got a lot of mileage out of that advertising campaign.
    • You can still get good mileage from that old laptop if you upgrade the memory.
  4. An allowance for traveling expenses, usually paid per mile.
    • Keep a log of your mileage to claim the deduction on your taxes.
    • My employer reimburses me for business mileage at 50 cents per mile.
    • The consultant submitted a mileage report for the trip to the client's office.
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