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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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Meanwhile, the national average gas price has dropped below $4 a gallon.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

That’s less than triple this season’s average Mets attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

As of Thursday in the UK, petrol cost an average of 154.72p per litre, while diesel was an average 174.30p per litre, according to RAC Fuel Watch data.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Currently the 200-day moving average of VIX is at 18.70 and rising slowly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

The most mundane act, the most average visitor, could be a clue.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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