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average

1 of 3adjective
/ˈævərɪdʒ/
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calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

A2
  • His average score in math class is 85%.
  • The average height of the students in the class is 5 feet 6 inches.
  • She calculated the average speed of the car during the trip.
  • The average rainfall in the region is 40 inches per year.
  • The average age of the employees in the company is 35 years old.
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having no distinctive charactristics

  • His appearance was average, with nothing particularly remarkable about his features.
  • The hotel room was average, with standard furnishings and amenities.
  • Her performance in the play was average, neither exceptional nor poor.
  • The restaurant served average food, nothing extraordinary but also nothing terrible.
  • The neighborhood was average, with typical suburban homes and quiet streets.
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lacking special features or remarkable traits

  • His skills were average, doing just enough to get by.
  • The movie had an average plot with no unexpected twists.
  • The food was average, nothing to write home about.
  • Her performance was average, showing no standout moments.
  • The house was nice but average, not particularly memorable.