Definition of Average
Average
av·er·age


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Typical or usual in amount, degree, or quality.

e.g. The average temperature in July is usually around 85 degrees.

(noun)
the typical, standard or normal state or level in a group, series or anything else that is measurable by some standardized model;

e.g. He was of average ability: his test results were right in the middle of the spread of grades.

(verb)
to amount to an average value or rate over a given period of time;

e.g. The housing prices have averaged to $250,000.



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  • "An average person with average talent, ambition and education can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society, if that person has clear, focused goals." -- Brian Tracy




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  • so-so



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