Mileage
(noun)
- The number of miles that a vehicle has covered.
- The distance covered or traveled, especially in terms of a vehicle"s fuel efficiency or a person"s physical exertion.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from mileage rate, the rate charged for transporting goods by the mile.
Examples:
- The car has a high mileage, which is reflected in its price.
- We checked the mileage on the rental car before we took it.
- The runner's mileage was impressive, he had run more than 100 miles that week.
- The mileage reimbursement for the business trip was calculated based on the distance traveled.
- The mileage of the car is an important factor to consider when buying a used car.