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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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The spread on Meta bonds is slightly above that average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Its base case is for Brent to average $87 a barrel in 2026 on the assumption that the Strait of Hormuz reopens by the end of July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

That average price target currently represents 13% upside.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

There was more than one way to arrive at that average number.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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