Fuel Consumption Rate (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The car's fuel consumption rate was calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total amount of fuel used.
- To reduce the fuel consumption rate, the company implemented a new policy requiring employees to carpool to work.
- The fuel consumption rate of the new hybrid vehicle was significantly lower than that of its gas-powered counterpart.
- The driver's aggressive driving habits resulted in a higher fuel consumption rate than usual.
- The fuel consumption rate of the truck was closely monitored to ensure that it was operating within the optimal range.