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averages

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈævɹɪdʒɪz// UK //ˈævɹɪdʒɪz// av·er·ages

n. the middle or normal amount in a group of different numbers. You find it by adding everything together and then dividing by the number of items.

n. the result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing this total by the number of quantities. Often used in the plural to describe general trends or typical performance levels across a dataset.


SIMPLE

His test scores are well above the class averages.

CONTEXTUAL

The report compares the monthly rainfall averages from the last decade to help farmers plan their crops.

COMPLEX

While individual results fluctuated wildly during the trial, the overall averages remained consistent with the previous year's findings, suggesting a stable long-term trend.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple sets of data or different categories of measurement.

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