odometer
noun
odom·e·ter
ō-ˈdä-mə-tər 
: an instrument for measuring the distance traveled (as by a vehicle)
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Odometer includes the root from the Greek word hodos, meaning "road" or "trip". An odometer shares space on your dashboard with a speedometer, a tachometer, and maybe a "tripmeter". The odometer is what crooked car salesmen tamper with when they want to reduce the mileage a car registers as having traveled. One of life's little pleasures is watching the odometer as all the numbers change at the same time.
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Unlike the smaller, lightweight Raleigh Trace model, Motus has a screen which displays information including speed, battery life, assistance level and odometer.
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Trinity Francis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Failing to have a title in immediate possession with the odometer information properly completed.
Failing to properly issue a temporary registration.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The car being offered at Bonhams’ Scottsdale Auction is a nearly new example with just 10 miles on the odometer, highlighting its pristine condition and minimal use.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
With 3,400 miles on the odometer, this 2024 RS6 Avant Performance went for $127,500 on Bring A Trailer.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trinity Francis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Failing to have a title in immediate possession with the odometer information properly completed.
Failing to properly issue a temporary registration.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The car being offered at Bonhams’ Scottsdale Auction is a nearly new example with just 10 miles on the odometer, highlighting its pristine condition and minimal use.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
With 3,400 miles on the odometer, this 2024 RS6 Avant Performance went for $127,500 on Bring A Trailer.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Odometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odometer. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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odometer
noun
odom·e·ter
ō-ˈdäm-ət-ər
: an instrument for measuring distance traveled (as by a vehicle)
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