Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milage
noun
/ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/
Definition
The distance in miles that a vehicle can travel on a specific amount of fuel or the financial reimbursement for that travel.
Examples
- My car gets great milage, averaging about 30 miles per gallon.
- For business trips, you can claim milage when using your personal vehicle.
- The milage reimbursement rate has increased this year.
Meaning
Milage typically refers to how efficiently a vehicle uses fuel, expressed in miles per gallon (MPG), or to the allowance given for travel using a vehicle for work purposes.
Synonyms
- fuel economy
- efficiency
- travel allowance
