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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
Synonyms


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The estimated cost, on average $10 million a mile, puts the total price for this project well under $1 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

For example, Tokyo recorded 25 days over 35C, compared with an average of just 4.5 days.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Broadcom’s appeal stems from extended AI processor deals and a valuation of 22 times 2027 earnings, below the 28 times AI chip average.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But in November and December of that year, the average yield on the 10-year decreased to 6.7% for both months, as worried investors bought U.S. government bonds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The bus ride down Arlington Avenue was extremely short, so Jake amused himself by silently factoring percentages for passengers versus bus capacity and average number of potholes per city block.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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