Average: meaning, definitions and examples
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average
[ ˈævərɪdʒ ]
mathematics
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the total number of values.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The average of 5, 10, and 15 is (5+10+15)/3 = 10.
- She calculated the average of the test scores to determine the class average.
- The average salary for the position is $50,000 per year.
Translations
Translations of the word "average" in other languages:
🇵🇹 média
🇮🇳 औसत
🇩🇪 Durchschnitt
🇮🇩 rata-rata
🇺🇦 середній
🇵🇱 średnia
🇯🇵 平均
🇫🇷 moyenne
🇪🇸 promedio
🇹🇷 ortalama
🇰🇷 평균
🇸🇦 متوسط
🇨🇿 průměr
🇸🇰 priemer
🇨🇳 平均
🇸🇮 povprečje
🇮🇸 meðaltal
🇰🇿 орташа
🇬🇪 საშუალო
🇦🇿 orta
🇲🇽 promedio
Word origin
The word 'average' originated from the Middle English word 'averaye', which came from the Old French 'avarie', meaning damage or loss. The term was originally used in the context of maritime law to refer to the distribution of loss among merchants. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of a central value in a set of data. The modern usage of 'average' in mathematics and everyday language reflects this evolution.