Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on average
phrase
/ɒn ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe the general or typical result of a set of data.
Examples
- On average, students in this class score better than those in other classes.
- The temperature in July is, on average, hotter than in December.
- On average, people spend about two hours a day on social media.
Meaning
It indicates a central tendency that is representative of a group rather than a specific case.
Synonyms
- typically
- generally
- normally
