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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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When the researchers processed multiple simulations together using graphics processing units, the average calculation time for each simulation dropped to just a few milliseconds.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

Sy Dusk, Feeld’s senior product analyst, noted that the app’s users interested in nonmonogamy skew older, on average, than its general user population.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Wood quotes a Brookings Institution paper, published recently, that predicted AI capex would average 3.63% of GDP between 2025 and 2032.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Heavy snows could make up for last winter, when the Rocky Mountain region received just half its average snowfall, according to the National Ski Areas Association.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

During the last million years, there has been an ice age on average every 100,000 years.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

But similar averages of CPCB's published data for 14 of those 24 hours produced a much lower figure of 299 micrograms.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

He had 10 points in the first quarter, a slow start for him considering he averages 15 points per game in the first 12 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Forget four goals in three minutes—Winnipeg averages just 2.44 goals per game this season, the third-lowest mark in the league.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The S&P 500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio is below its five-year and 10-year averages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

“It’s the batting averages of the Johnston Jupiters. We’ve got to be ready for this game!”

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon

At United in 2025-26, she averaged 3.4 shots and 6.2 touches in the opposition penalty area per 90 minutes.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

Across 7.4 overs, Beardman averaged 86.5 mph – his quickest match on record.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

USC’s rushing game was held to -18 yards, while the offense averaged 3.2 yards per play.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s crude exports averaged around 7 million barrels a day in October, slightly down from 7.2 million in September but still above the kingdom’s 2025 average of 6.2 million, according to data from Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

Yayoi people averaged an inch or two taller, had close-set eyes, high and narrow faces, and flat brow ridges and noses.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The most familiar example is the flu shot: Effectiveness varies by season, usually averaging just around 40%.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

The Hangzhou-based company announced last week it had sold one million units globally of its popular electric model, the Geely E2, averaging one car sold a minute over two years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Prior to Sunday's game, Chelsea were averaging just 46% possession.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

The 22-year-old is averaging 29.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, three assists and 4.2 blocks per game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Between the base pay of $2.15 an hour and the obligation to share tips with the busboys and dishwashers, we’re averaging only about $7.50 an hour.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich


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