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kilometrage

kilometrage

7.0
The distance a vehicle has traveled in kilometres
  • noun
  • /ˈkɪloʊˌmɪtrɪdʒ/
  • UK
translation icon : kilometraje
  • Higher kilometrage often means more wear and tear on a car.

Examples

  • The low kilometrage of the car made it more attractive to buyers.

  • Check the kilometrage before deciding on a used vehicle.

  • The kilometrage on my car is quite high.

  • How much kilometrage did you cover last week?

  • You should always check the kilometrage before purchasing a second-hand car.

  • The kilometrage recorded for the trip was over 500 kilometers.

  • She noted the kilometrage on her vehicle’s dashboard after every journey.

How Far

long distance
46 3.2
mileage
21 2.4
kilometrage
  • UK
7.0
short-range
14 3.8

Surface Forms

kilometrage singular
kilometrages plural

Morphology

kilometrage = kilometer (semi-transparent) = kilo + meter + age

The word is formed from the measurement term 'kilometer' plus '-age', and the meaning is understandable by analogy with words like 'mileage', but it is a somewhat specialized and lexicalized term.

Etymology

Kilometrage combines kilo- ('thousand') and metre ('meter' or 'measure'), with the ending -age turning the idea into a thing. Think of it like mileage but for 'kilometres', so it names the total number of kilometres a vehicle has travelled.