# last mile

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌlɑːst ˈmaɪl/

## Definitions
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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