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| mile·age [ mlij ] or mil·age [ mlij ] |
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1. distance in miles: a distance or length measured in miles
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2. number of miles vehicle has traveled: the total number of miles a vehicle has traveled
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3. miles vehicle travels on fuel: the total number of miles a vehicle can travel on a particular amount of fuel, such as a gallon or a liter
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4. travel allowance at fixed rate: a travel allowance, usually set and paid per mile by somebody's employer
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5. advantage or usefulness of something: the amount of use, advantage, profit, or service that may be obtained from something
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informal
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  It's amazing how much emotional mileage she can get out of a few simple words.
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