mph

/ˈɛmˈpiˌeɪtʃ/
/ɛmpiˈeɪtʃ/
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Definitions of mph
  1. noun
    the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
    synonyms: miles per hour
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    type of:
    rate
    a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
  2. noun
    a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
    synonyms: miles per hour
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    type of:
    indication, meter reading, reading
    a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
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