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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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Treasurys is still below that of the average investment-grade corporate bond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Those with the greatest need would receive an extra allowance of cheap energy and are forecast to save an average of £140 a year, compared to £100 for the majority of households.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Of the 51 firms polled by FactSet, Intel stock has an average Hold rating and a price target of $98.15.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The average monthly earnings for teen summer jobs is $2,959, data from ZipRecruiter show.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Mal had been told, at an average rate of once a day for a decade, not to climb the wall.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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