noun
- a number that represents the typical value in a set of numbers, calculated by adding all values and dividing by the count
- a typical or normal level, standard, or quality
adjective
- typical or normal; not exceptional
- mediocre; not very good
verb
- to calculate the average of a set of numbers
- to achieve or amount to as a typical rate or level
Examples
- The average of 4, 6, and 8 is 6.
- Her test scores were above average this semester.
- The average temperature in July is 85 degrees.
- He’s just an average student, not particularly gifted.
- The movie was average at best.
- We need to average these monthly sales figures.
- The team averages 20 points per game.
- Gas prices average $3.50 per gallon nationwide.