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last mile
noun
the distance walked by a condemned person from their cell to the place of execution.
last mile
The phrase used to describe one of the problems in attaining higher-speed, higher-capacity information flow to every household. It refers to the copper telephone wire that still carries information to households. The limited capacity of the wire slows data transmission even though it is possible to send data over high-capacity systems from anywhere in the world to within the “the last mile” (give or take) before the house. The use of cable technology, fiber optic technology, and wireless satellite technology are several of the solutions used to address this problem.
Example Sentences
"We have to discuss the context. Open environment? Probably not. High speed? Definitely no. But, if it is a low-speed situation, like with the last mile delivery trucks, it's here already."
“The last mile of his development is helping lead a major league staff,” Friedman said.
It highlights the difficulties many central banks face in the so-called "last mile" of their battle against inflation.
His company quickly realised why traditional e-commerce wasn’t able to penetrate the very last mile.
The last mile is where you gain the most elevation, so make sure you’re hydrated and sated with a power snack for that final push.
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