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miles per hour
/mˈaɪlz pɜːɹ ˈaɪʊɹ/
/mˈaɪlz pɜːɹ ˈaʊə/
mphMiles per hour
01
the distance traveled in miles in relation to the time passed when doing so
Examples
Miles per hour ( mph ) is a unit used to measure speed, representing the distance traveled in miles per hour of time.
Speed limits on highways are often expressed in miles per hour, such as 65 mph or 55 mph.
02
the speed indicated on a vehicle's speedometer at a given moment
Examples
The speedometer showed 70 miles per hour.
The gauge fluctuated between 50 and 55 mph.
