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average

[av-er-ij, av-rij] / ˈæv ər ɪdʒ, ˈæv rɪdʒ /




VERB
obtain numerical mean
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From 2014 to 2019, an average of 358 deaths were reported annually in national parks, according to public data.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

With the completion of the first quarter, Ross’ average sales per store over the past 12 months have closed the gap, climbing 8% year over year, roughly double the 4% seen by TJX brand Marmaxx.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Following the past five breaks below the 50-day, the S&P 500 has returned 10.7%, on average, during the six months that followed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Shares on Thursday were about 252% above their 200-day moving average, which is around the $652 level, and 54% above their 50-day moving average, at $1,489, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

He proceeded cautiously: “She… looks… like your average badger.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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