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Vocabulary Entry
average
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The result obtained by adding several quantities together and dividing the sum by the number of quantities.
Example Sentences
"The average of the test scores was 75%."
"To find the average, add all the numbers and divide by how many there are."
"Her performance was above average this time."
"The average temperature in July is often very high."
V
verb
To calculate the average of a set of numbers.
Example Sentences
"We need to average the results of the two experiments."
"He averaged his scores from all the quizzes."
"They will average the heights of all the players on the team."
"You can average the sales figures over three months to get a better idea."
A
adjective
Being typical or standard; not special or extraordinary.
Example Sentences
"Her cooking skills are average, nothing too fancy."
"He has an average build and is not particularly tall."
"The average score in the class was surprisingly low."
"It was just another average day at the office."