millage

noun

mill·​age ˈmi-lij How to pronounce millage (audio)
: a rate (as of taxation) expressed in mills per dollar

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The Sun Sentinel hit the nail on the head with regard to the bloated property values and stagnant millage rates (Property values keep growing. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 The millage will also support other capital projects in the district, bringing in around $70 million for a new middle school and $20 million for a new indoor sports complex. Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026 Berkley Schools Superintendent Scott Francis said the millage is necessary due to rising school operating costs due to inflation. Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 25 June 2026 South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for millage

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millage was in 1891

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“Millage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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