Meaning & use
milage
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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