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averages

Pronunciation: [ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz]

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Learn how to use averages in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “math”

(noun) an average is a number that represents the middle or typical value of a group of numbers. It helps us understand what is normal or common among different things.

Example

The average score in our class was 85 out of 100.

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Her score was far below the average, which was surprising.

Example

What is the average height of students in your school?

Context: “math”

(verb) to average means to find the average value from a group of numbers. It's like adding up a lot of scores and then dividing to see what most people got.

Example

If we average our test scores, we can see how everyone is doing overall.

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Don't average the scores if some students didn't take the test.

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Can you average the results to find out the overall performance?

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Pronunciation: [ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz]

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