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stat mi

stat mi

5.3
A unit of length equal to 1,760 yards, about 1,609 meters
  • noun
  • /ˈstæt maɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : milla estatutaria
  • One stat mi is equal to 1,760 yards.

Examples

  • The road sign indicated the next city was 75 stat mi away.

  • The race was measured as exactly one stat mi long, following official guidelines.

  • A marathon covers over 26 stat mi in distance, making it a challenging feat.

  • The race was measured in stat mi.

  • The road sign showed that the nearest town was 15 stat mi away from our current location.

  • During the hike, we traveled over 5 stat mi on rugged terrain before taking a break.

  • In the United States, a stat mi is often used to describe distances on highway signs.

Synonyms

mile
vsstat mi
∞ 1.0

A measure of distance equal to 1,609 meters used for roads in the US and UK

is the abbreviated form specifying the legally defined length
mi
vsstat mi
4 1.0

A unit of distance equal to 1,609 meters

is a specific short form that adds a qualifier showing legal status
statute mile
vsstat mi
  • Specialized
3.0

A unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609 meters

is the short written form used for that legal length unit
land mile
vsstat mi
  • Specialized
2.0

A unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet used on land

is the short written form for that land distance
international mile
vsstat mi
  • Specialized
3.0

A unit of length equal to 1,609.344 meters used in the United States and the United Kingdom

is the abbreviated form that denotes that same standard length

Surface Forms

stat mi singular
stat mis plural

Morphology

stat + mi

The form is a compositional abbreviation: 'stat' (statute) + 'mi' (mile), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a type of mile (a statute/land mile). However, both elements are abbreviations and the specific technical distinction and exact length are specialized information, so the meaning is not fully predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Stat mi comes from the older term 'statute mile', a mile fixed by law. The stat part means a law or rule and the mi is short for 'mile', so stat mi names the official mile 'to be 1,760 yards' used on maps and road signs.