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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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Southern California cities get, on average, 20-25% of their water from the Colorado River.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

According to a Journal analysis, something like half of the revenue would have come from only 280 homes above the top threshold, with an average tax bill of $846,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The average rate on a two-year fixed deal was 4.83% at the start of the conflict, but rose to a peak a week ago of 5.90%, according to financial information service Moneyfacts.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Gas prices are edging toward $4 a gallon on average, putting upward pressure on inflation, which is now at its highest rate in three years.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

I remember she once told me that the average temperature on Mars is around -81 degrees, so it’s hard to imagine that it ever feels like summer there.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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