average

/ˈæv.ərɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A mid-range value between the highest and lowest values in a set of numbers.

“The average temperature in July was 25 degrees Celsius.”

2. verb

To calculate or find the mid-range value of a set of numbers.

“The teacher asked the students to average the scores on the test.”

3. adjective

Of a mid-range quality or value.

“The average house in the neighborhood costs around $300,000.”

Synonyms

  • median
  • middle
  • midpoint

Antonyms

  • extreme
  • outlier