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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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In an era when the average driving distance is in excess of 300 yards, Rai is relatively short.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

They found that the 2026 games will generate over 9 million tons of carbon dioxide, about double the average for the last four World Cups — 4.7 million tons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

When the economy is growing, businesses tend to invest more, more jobs are created and people, on average, tend to feel better off.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

People now consume nearly two kilograms of coffee per person each year on average, often with strong opinions about brewing methods, beans, and blends.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

On average, two neutrons break away from each uranium atom that splits.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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