Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-average
Phrase
/ɒn ˈævərɪdʒ/
Definition
In general; typically; as a general rule.
Examples
- On average, students study for three hours a day.
- The costs are lower on average when buying in bulk.
- On average, it takes about 30 minutes to commute to work.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on average’ refers to what is usual or typical when considering a set of data, rather than an exception or outlier.
Synonyms
- Generally
- Typically
- As a rule
