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average

Definition

  • noun: a number that is calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing the total by the number of quantities
  • noun: a single value (as a mean, mode, or median) that summarizes or represents the general significance of a set of unequal values
  • verb: to have (a specified number) as an average
  • verb: to be or come to an average
  • adjective: equaling an arithmetic mean
  • usually used with 'down' or 'up'
  • synonyms: medial, ordinary, usual

Examples

  • a movie director with a high 'batting average' [=a director who has created many successful movies and few unsuccessful movies]

  • The children in that class 'average' four feet in height. [=the average height of the children is 4 feet]

  • Her daily commute 'averages' 40 minutes. [=the average length of her daily commute is 40 minutes]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...to investigate the murder of Yves Gluant... ...who just last night captured the notorious Gas Mask Bandits. Yes. Interesting idea. - An average Frenchman. - Exactly. Excellent idea. All in favor? How is it I was not informed of Clouseau's going to that casino? (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther