average

//ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ//
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Noun

averageSingular
averagesPlural
1

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.

The average of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.

2

A standard or level regarded as typical or usual.

Her performance was above average.

Adjective

1

Constituting the result obtained by adding together several quantities and then dividing by the number of quantities; mean.

The average temperature in July is 25 degrees.

2

Having qualities that are typical of most people or things; ordinary or normal.

He's just an average student, not particularly good or bad at anything.

3

Mediocre; not particularly good or bad.

The movie was average—nothing special but not terrible either.

Verb

averagedPast tense
averagedPast participle
averagingPresent participle
averagesThird-person singular
1

To calculate or estimate the average of a set of numbers or amounts.

We averaged the test scores to see how the class performed.

2

To amount to or achieve as an average rate or amount over a period of time.

The factory averages 500 units per day.