Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/December 31

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last mile n (idiomatic, often attributively)

(logistics, transport) The final stage of delivery of goods, etc., from a distribution centre to the consumer, often involving greater effort or expense. (telecommunications) 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. Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at the English Wiktionary!

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