international mile
A sign on the highway shows the distance to the next city in international miles.
Noun: - A unit of linear measurement: The international mile is a standardized unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 1,760 yards, 5,280 feet, or 1,609.344 meters.
The term "international mile" is used to specify the standard, precisely defined mile, distinguishing it from other historical or regional variations of the mile. - It is a formal unit for measuring distance. - It is used in contexts requiring precise measurement, such as land surveying, athletics (e.g., the mile run), and international standards.
- The race is exactly one international mile long.
- The distance between the two cities is 150 international miles.
- The treaty specified the border to be located five international miles from the river.
- In legal and technical documents: The "international mile" is often used to ensure no ambiguity, as opposed to the more common term "mile," which could theoretically refer to other units like the nautical mile or a historical mile.
- The aviation corridor was defined as being 12 international miles from the coastline.
- Mile (n): The more common term, often understood to mean the international mile in everyday contexts in countries using the imperial/US customary systems.
- Statute mile (n): Another term for the international mile, emphasizing it is the mile defined by statute (law).
- Nautical mile (n): A different unit of length used in maritime and aviation contexts, equal to exactly 1,852 meters.
- Statute mile: A direct synonym.
- Land mile: A synonym sometimes used to contrast with the nautical mile.
The word "mile" alone can have different meanings depending on context: 1. International/Statute Mile: The unit defined as 5,280 feet (as explained above). 2. Nautical Mile: A unit based on the circumference of the Earth, used for sea and air travel. 3. Historical Miles: Various longer or shorter miles used in the past (e.g., Roman mile, Scottish mile). The phrase "international mile" specifically and exclusively refers to the first meaning.
A sign on the highway shows the distance to the next city in international miles.
- a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters