Word
averaging
Phoneticsav·er·ag·ing
US/ˈævɹɪdʒɪŋ/
UK/ˈævɹɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
01maintaining a rate
v. reaching a specific result or speed when you look at a whole period of time.
v. maintaining a mean value or rate over a specific duration or across a series of instances.
“The runner was averaging six minutes per mile during her long training run.”
“The company has been averaging a ten percent increase in quarterly revenue since the new management team took over operations.”
Usage
Often followed by a numerical rate or a prepositional phrase starting with 'at'.
Synonyms
02calculating a mean
v. finding the middle value of several different numbers.
v. calculating the arithmetic mean of a set of values.
“By averaging the scores of all three tests, the teacher found the final grade.”
“Averaging the results from multiple independent trials helps to reduce the impact of experimental error on the final data set.”
Synonyms
03the process
n. the mathematical process of finding an average.
n. the action or process of determining an arithmetic mean.
“The averaging of the data took longer than the actual collection process.”
“Sophisticated averaging techniques are required to filter out background noise from the satellite signals.”
Technical
Usage
Often functions as a gerund noun followed by 'of'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The United States, the Netherlands, and Italy also have elevated rates, averaging approximately 4 to 5 millimeters per year.” “He showed plenty of attacking promise last season, averaging more than five FPL points per start and producing four double-figure hauls.” Scan code
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