Meaning & use

milage

noun·Everyday

A less common spelling of 'mileage': the distance traveled or usable value gained from something, often measured in miles.

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He checked the car's milage before deciding whether to buy it secondhand.

She got a lot of milage out of that one versatile black dress.

A note on using this word

'Mileage' is the standard, preferred spelling; 'milage' appears occasionally but is generally considered nonstandard.

Words with a similar meaning

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