mileage
/ˈmaɪlədʒ/
Meanings
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noun
The distance traveled by a vehicle, person, or other entity.
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noun
The efficiency of a vehicle or machine, typically measured in miles per gallon of fuel.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mileagepiles , smiles , pales , ails
Variants
List of all variants of mileage that leads to same resultmileage , mileages , mileage allowance
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'a journey of a mile'. Derived from Old French 'mille', meaning 'thousand'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the average American drives about 12,000 miles per year?
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The Guinness World Record for the longest journey by car is held by Dick Seebold, who drove 28,753 miles in 30 days.
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The first odometer was invented in ancient Rome around 80 AD.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
distance: A measure of how far apart two things are.
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fuel efficiency: The measure of how far a vehicle can travel on a single unit of fuel.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Mileage is a crucial factor in determining the cost of transportation and the environmental impact of travel.
How to Memorize "mileage"
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visualize
- Imagine a car traveling on a long road. Visualize the odometer ticking up as the miles pass.
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associate
- Associate the word 'mileage' with the idea of distance traveled.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic like 'My Car Goes A Long Distance Every Gas Tank Fills Up' to remember the meaning of mileage.
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