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average

UK
/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/

Translations

averagenoun
averages
pl
UK
/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
moyenneTerme de statistique et de mathématiques.
The average of the test scores was 75.
La moyenne des notes du test était de 75.
moyenneValeur ou niveau typique d’un ensemble.
The average temperature in July is higher than in January.
La moyenne des températures en juillet est plus élevée qu’en janvier.
Additional translations
lambdaFamilier ; désigne une personne ordinaire, sans caractère remarquable.
avarieDroit maritime ; dommage ou perte partielle sur un navire ou sa cargaison.
Synonyms
mean
median
norm
standard
typical
usual
averageverb
averaged
Past Simple
averaged
Past Participle
averaging
Gerund
UK
/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
moyennerEmploi statistique ou pour exprimer une moyenne sur une période.
To find the class's performance, the teacher will average the test scores.
Pour évaluer les résultats de la classe, l’enseignant va moyenner les notes du test.
Additional translations
répartirAu sens de répartir de façon égale entre plusieurs personnes ou sur une période.
Synonyms
calculate
compute
determine
estimate
evaluate
averageadjective
more average
Comp.
most average
Super.
UK
/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
moyenEmployé pour exprimer ce qui est habituel, ordinaire ou moyen ; s’accorde en genre et en nombre selon le contexte.
The average student in the class scored around 75% on the exam.
L’élève moyen de la classe a obtenu environ 75 % à l’examen.
Additional translations
médiocreSe dit d’une qualité jugée faible ou simplement passable.
Synonyms
typical
mediocre
ordinary
standard
common
normal
mean
Antonyms
exceptional
unusual
above average
extraordinary

Definitions

averagenoun
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by their number.
The average of the test scores was 75.
A level or standard that is typical or common for a group or category.
The average temperature in July is higher than in January.
A person who is typical or ordinary, not exceptional in any way.
He considered himself just an average guy with no special talents.
In marine insurance, a partial loss or damage to a ship or its cargo for which compensation is paid.
The owners filed a claim for general average after the cargo was jettisoned during the storm.
averageverb
To calculate the mean value of a set of numbers.
To find the class's performance, the teacher will average the test scores.
To achieve or maintain a consistent level or rate over a period of time.
The athlete averages 20 points per game this season.
To distribute or spread something evenly over a period of time or among a group.
The company plans to average the workload among all employees to prevent burnout.
averageadjective
Typical or normal; not special or unusual.
The average student in the class scored around 75% on the exam.
Mediocre or not very good; of a standard level or quality.
The movie was just average, nothing particularly exciting or memorable.
Calculated by or based on the arithmetic mean of a set of numbers.
The average speed of the train was 90 km/h.
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