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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

Cooper said her party estimated it would mean a saving of £100 a year on average for every household, with the poorest 20% of families saving an average of £140 a year.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Of the 12 firms polled by FactSet, Tango Therapeutics has an average Buy rating and a $35.09 price price target.

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

Mrs. Fairfax turned out to be what she appeared, a placid-tempered, kind-natured woman, of competent education and average intelligence.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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