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mileage
[mahy-lij]
noun
the aggregate number of miles traveled over in a given time.
length, extent, or distance in miles.
the number of miles or the average distance that a vehicle can travel on a specified quantity of fuel.
the car gets good mileage.
wear, use, advantage, or profit.
She won't get much more mileage out of this old coat.
an allowance for traveling expenses at a fixed rate per mile.
His mileage came to $90.
a fixed charge per mile, as for railroad transportation.
mileage
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
a distance expressed in miles
the total number of miles that a motor vehicle has travelled
allowance for travelling expenses, esp as a fixed rate per mile
the number of miles a motor vehicle will travel on one gallon of fuel
informaluse, benefit, or service provided by something
this scheme has a lot of mileage left
informalgrounds, substance, or weight
some mileage in the objectors' arguments
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While Evans has indicated he has no plans yet to retire, he also knows there is not much mileage left on the clock of his career.
Those who choose to drive are encouraged to "make the most" of their mileage and reduce their carbon footprint by car sharing.
Her mileage may vary, of course, so it’s worth using a Social Security claiming calculator and consider getting advice from an objective source, such as a fee-only financial advisor.
Mr Andersen said his father-in-law, who was carrying a spare key at the time, had unexpected extra mileage on the clock, his dash cam had been wiped and cables disconnected.
The moment got added mileage when the former California governor’s “True Lies” co-star Jamie Lee Curtis joined him on stage.
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