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average

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




VERB
obtain numerical mean
Synonyms


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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers are reporting delays averaging more than 90 minutes because of thunderstorms, and Miami International and Orlando Airports were both reporting ground stops.

From Barron's

They had averaged 10 runs per game through their first five contests of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal

Comparable sales—or those from stores and digital channels open for at least a year—rose 5%, driven by a 6.3% increase in average ticket and partially offset by a 1.2% decline in traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, the special period saw adults lose an average of 12 to 20 pounds, according to estimates.

From Los Angeles Times

Forward Terry Anderson averaged 16 points and six rebounds for the Panthers, who are making their second straight tournament appearance.

From Los Angeles Times