Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Survey Mile.
Survey Mile - as a noun
A u.s. unit of measure equal to 1609.347 meters; derived from the use of 39.37 inches as the conversion for one meter
Example Sentences
"The construction workers measured the distance using a survey mile."
"The project required the conversion from survey miles to kilometers."
"The survey mile is often used in land surveying to measure long distances."
"She walked for a survey mile before realizing she was going the wrong way."
"The highway signs indicate the upcoming exit is a survey mile away."