last mile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The final stage of delivery of goods, etc., from a distribution centre to the consumer, often involving greater effort or expense.
  2. The portion of the infrastructure that carries communication signals from the main system to the end user's business or home, often involving greater expense to install and maintain, and lower transmission speeds.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɑːst ˈmaɪl/ /ˌlæst-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-last mile.wav /ˌlæst ˈmaɪl/

Word forms

last mile last miles

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