/ˈævɹɪdʒ/; /ˈæv.rɪdʒ/; /ˈæv.ɹɪdʒ/;

Definitions

1. noun

a statistical figure representing the central tendency of a set of numbers, calculated by adding up all the values and dividing by the number of values.

“The average temperature in July was 28 degrees Celsius.”

2. verb

to make or bring to a normal or standard level; to adjust something so that it is in balance or proportion.

“The teacher had to average the scores of all the students to determine the final grade.”

3. adjective

of a normal or standard size, amount, or degree.

“The average house in the neighborhood costs over $500,000.”

4. adverb

in a normal or standard way.

“She lives an average life, going to work every day and coming home at night.”