Averaging: meaning, definitions and examples

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averaging

 

[ หˆรฆvษ™rษชdส’ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mathematical calculation

Averaging is the process of calculating the mean of a set of values. This statistical method is commonly used to summarize data by finding a single representative value. It is widely applicable in fields such as mathematics, statistics, and finance.

Synonyms

calculate, compute, mean

Examples of usage

  • We are averaging the test scores to determine the class performance.
  • The averaging method helps to smooth out variations in data.
  • Averaging the temperatures over a week gives a clearer picture of climate trends.
Context #2 | Noun

statistical concept

Averaging refers to the statistical operation of finding the central value of a set of numbers. It involves the sum of all values divided by the number of values. This concept is crucial in data analysis and reporting.

Synonyms

arithmetic mean, average value, mean

Examples of usage

  • The averaging of monthly sales figures shows an increase.
  • In finance, averaging down is a common investment strategy.
  • The averaging technique is used in various scientific studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "averaging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคธเคค เคจเคฟเค•เคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Durchschnittsbildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rata-rata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะดะฝั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›rednia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๅ‡ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moyenne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ promedio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ortalama alma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๊ท ๋‚ด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุจ ุงู„ู…ุชูˆุณุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏmฤ›rovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priemerovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๅ‡ๅ€ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povpreฤje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐaltal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ promedio

Etymology

The term 'average' originated from the Old French word 'averer', which means 'to assess the value of goods' in the late 14th century. It has roots that trace back to Arabic and Latin, with similar meanings related to measuring and value estimation. Initially associated with maritime trade and shipping, where goods were assessed for average loss, it evolved to embody the notion of finding a central or typical value in various domains such as mathematics, economics, and social sciences. The modern use of 'averaging' as a verb has become prevalent in data analysis and statistics, a reflection of the digital age's reliance on numerical data assessments.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,277 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.