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average

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noun//ˈævərɪdʒ//

(math) Average: a number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data

The class average on the math test was eighty-five percent.

(English) The class average on the math test was eighty-five percent.

The average of three, five, and seven is five.

(English) The average of three, five, and seven is five.

adj//ˈævərɪdʒ//

(general) Average: having qualities that are seen as typical or ordinary

An average person needs about eight hours of sleep per night to stay healthy.

(English) An average person needs about eight hours of sleep per night to stay healthy.

The movie was just average; it wasn't particularly good or bad.

(English) The movie was just average; it wasn't particularly good or bad.

Entry ID: en:en:average · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary