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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
Synonyms


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According to the NHS, if a potential living donor has been found, the average wait for a kidney transplant is usually three to six months.

From BBC

But it’s also a good chunk of that average downpayment, so never give up hope of getting on the property ladder.

From MarketWatch

Employment rose modestly and the average workweek edged up but at a slower pace than February.

From The Wall Street Journal

The homebuilder’s revenue fell 13% in the first quarter as a tough housing market has resulted in lower average home sale prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers are reporting delays averaging more than 90 minutes because of thunderstorms, and Miami International and Orlando Airports were both reporting ground stops.

From Barron's