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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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And the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which tracks 20 of the largest, has climbed for five straight sessions, extending its 2026 gains to 29%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower, but barely, with a 0.2% loss.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Average hourly earnings came in exactly in line.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The Nasdaq index fell by more than 4%, the S&P 500 closed 2.6% lower and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.35%.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I knew I didn’t fit in at C Average, but Garland wasn’t exactly right for me either.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman




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