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averaged

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈævɹədʒd// UK //ˈævɹɪdʒd// av·er·aged

v. to have a middle value after you add several numbers together and divide by how many there are. You use this to describe a typical amount over a period of time.

v. to result in a mean value after calculating the sum of several quantities and dividing by the number of instances. Often used to describe a consistent rate or performance over a specific duration.


SIMPLE

The team averaged ten points per game last season.

CONTEXTUAL

The stock market averaged a seven percent return over the last decade despite several short-term crashes.

COMPLEX

Although daily temperatures fluctuated wildly during the spring months, the region averaged a mild fifteen degrees, which was consistent with historical climate data.

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Usage

The verb is transitive when followed by the numerical result; it can also be used intransitively to describe a general trend.

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