mileage

/ˈmaɪliʒ/ /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The distance or amount of travel, typically measured in miles, that a vehicle has covered.

“The car’s mileage was over 100,000 miles.”

2. noun

A measure of the distance or amount of travel that a vehicle has covered, used as a basis for calculating depreciation or for determining insurance rates.

“The dealership calculated the car’s mileage to determine its trade-in value.”

3. noun

A measure of the distance or amount of travel that an aircraft has covered.

“The pilot checked the aircraft’s mileage before preparing for takeoff.”

4. noun

The extent or amount of use or wear of something, such as a machine or a piece of equipment.

“The machine’s mileage was high due to the heavy workload.”

Synonyms

  • distance
  • mileage
  • travel
  • usage

Antonyms

  • mile
  • yardage