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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
Synonyms


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In February, before the war, Iran exported on average 2 million barrels a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“For companies that have gone public at a price-to-sales ratio of over 40 and at least a hundred million dollars of inflation-adjusted trailing revenue, on average they have underperformed,” Ritter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Coram's most recent survey found that the average cost of a part-time nursery place in Wales was £166.33 a week - an increase of 8% on 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In fact, the four-week moving average of continuing claims is still near its lowest level since June 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

That boosted her pay to $3,800—nearly three times the average U.S. salary.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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