Idiom idiom
average up
Meaning
To calculate an average or rough figure.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Please average up the daily sales for this week.”
“If you are unsure about the exact cost, just average up the prices of the items in your cart.”
“The accountant decided to average up the quarterly expenses to provide a clearer estimate for the upcoming budget meeting.”
Anchors to
- 01
average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
- 02
average joe
Alternative spelling of average Joe.
- 03
Jane Average
A hypothetical female average or female generic individual; the common woman.
- 04
Joe Average
A hypothetical average or generic individual; the common man (or person, by extension).
Last updated August 10, 2026