Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
average
noun, adjective, verb
/ˈævərɪdʒ/
Definition
A statistical term representing the central or typical value in a set of data.
Examples
- The average score of the class was 75 out of 100.
- On average, it takes about 30 minutes to commute to work.
- She is an average student but excels in art.
Meaning
The average is an indicative number that summarizes a group of values, commonly calculated as the sum of all values divided by the number of values.
Synonyms
- mean
- median
- norm
- standard
