fuelusage
nounUK /ˈfjuːəl ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
US /ˈfjuːəl ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
Fuel usage is how much fuel something uses.
The family checked their car's fuel usage before the long trip.
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2. The amount of fuel a machine or vehicle burns over a period of time.
The truck's fuel usage went up when it carried heavy loads.
3. The rate at which fuel is used during a specific activity.
Airplanes have high fuel usage during takeoff.
4. A measure of how much fuel is needed to do a job or run a device.
The generator's fuel usage was listed on its label.