arithmetic mean

NOUN

average value

Synonyms

WEAK

average expectation expected value first moment mean sample mean simple average

Example Sentences

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In the case of the arithmetic mean this is solved by finding the value from which all points are equal linear distances.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

Formally the arithmetic mean is known as the first moment of the distribution.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

The arithmetic mean of these three numbers is 23.6 percent.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

The term "mean" is a shortened form of "arithmetic mean."

From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013

The usual method is to take the arithmetic mean of the values obtained as the correct value.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various