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[av-er-ij, av-rij] / ˈæv ər ɪdʒ, ˈæv rɪdʒ /




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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Yet it’s still rising at a 3.4% pace, up from 2.9% in January and a 2.6% average annual increase from 2010 to 2019.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The average speed of the modern industrial shipping vessel has declined in recent decades, but fuel efficiency has gone up.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

It looked at deaths recorded between 2021 and 2024 and found those with a learning disability died, on average, 19 years younger than the general population.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

On average, they consumed 4.3 daily servings of dark green vegetables and legumes and 3.9 servings of whole grains.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

“The average temperature of the world has gone up a little over one degree Celsius since the beginning of the industrial era in the 1800s,” Natalie told the crowd.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Brink, the only natural center on the team, averages just 17.5 minutes per game primarily because of her 3.7 fouls.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The temperatures, well above seasonal averages, could break records, the National Weather Service warned.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

“These approaches create a gap. Insurers often rely on standardized estimating software built on regional averages, while contractors price work based on current labor availability, material shortages, permit requirements, and real construction conditions.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, the popular programme Hockey Night in Canada, which shows NHL games, averages an estimated 1.2 million viewers per broadcast.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Then Roy remembered that his father seemed to have a supernatural memory—for instance, he could still recite the batting averages of the entire starting lineup for the 1978 New York Yankees.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

The lack of preparation was evident in England's performance as they were bowled out for 170 and 186 and averaged just four runs per dismissal against balls on the stumps throughout the Test.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

For Bayern last season, he averaged almost double the number of touches per game, created twice as many chances per 90 and averaged two dribbles each match as opposed to one in Haaland's case.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

New vehicle sales have averaged 15.9 million in the first half of this year, down from the 17 to 18 million in the five years before the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

A year ago at this time, the 30-year rate averaged 6.72%.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The students in classroom A averaged 5.8 on their sixth- grade tests, which is a full grade level below where they should be.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

It has hosted major live events in more than 60 countries, averaging more than 400,000 attendees a year since the first Go Fest in 2017.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Since that trade, she has been a regular in the Sparks’ starting lineup while averaging double-digit scoring and around eight rebounds per game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Messi is averaging one goal every 51.25 minutes and is projected to tie Fontaine’s record if his strike rate holds and Argentina reaches the final.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

With the median home price at $403,500 and the 30-year mortgage rate averaging 6.3%, the average homeowner faces a monthly total housing payment of roughly $3,070.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

With no tent, and often navigating with nothing better than road maps, he walked for 123 days, from April to August, averaging seventeen miles a day.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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