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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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A strong event is defined as more than 1.5C above average; a very strong one above 2C.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s about three to four times the short interest for an average stock in the Russell 1000.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Requests for these facilities were denied at far higher rates: 65% on average across all the insurers for long-term care hospitals, and 54% for inpatient rehab.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They point, essentially, to test scores that are lower than the state average, lower than other charters and lower than nearby district-operated “comparison” schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In 1972 the average income for an Icelander was barely $2,000 a year.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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