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Mileometer: meaning, definitions and examples

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mileometer

 

[ maɪlˈɒmɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vehicle measurement

A mileometer is an instrument used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle in miles. It provides readings on a dial or a digital display and is often an integral part of a vehicle's dashboard. In some areas, it may be referred to as an odometer.

Synonyms

odometer

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to check the mileometer before your road trip.
  • The mileometer showed that we had driven over 200 miles.
  • She reset the mileometer at the beginning of her journey.

Word origin

The term 'mileometer' is derived from the word 'mile,' which comes from the Latin 'mille ' meaning 'thousand,' as one mile equals 1,000 paces. The second part of the word, 'meter,' is from the Greek 'metron,' meaning 'measure.' The use of mileometers became common in the early 20th century with the rise of automobiles and the need for drivers to track distances traveled. Earlier devices were mechanical, but modern mileometers are often electronic and can provide additional data, such as average speed and estimated time of arrival. As vehicles evolved, so did the technology behind mileometers, with features now including GPS integration and trip cost analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,247, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.