average

Definitions of average in various dictionaries:

noun - a statistic describing the location of a distribution

noun - (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities

noun - an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual

verb - amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain

verb - achieve or reach on average

verb - compute the average of

adj - approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

adj - lacking special distinction, rank, or status

adj - lacking exceptional quality or ability

adj - around the middle of a scale of evaluation

adj - relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution

adj - relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values)

Mathematics.

A number that typifies a set of numbers of which it is a function.

See arithmetic mean.

An intermediate level or degree: near the average in size.

The usual or ordinary kind or quality: Although the wines vary, the average is quite good.

The ratio of a team’s or player’s successful performances such as wins, hits, or goals, divided by total opportunities for successful performance, such as games, times at bat, or shots: finished the season with a.

Law.

The loss of a ship or cargo, caused by damage at sea.

The incurrence of damage or loss of a ship or a cargo at sea.

The equitable distribution of such a loss among concerned parties.

A charge incurred through such a loss.

Small expenses or charges that are usually paid by the master of a ship.

Of, relating to, or constituting an average.

Being intermediate between extremes, as on a scale: a player of average ability.

Usual or ordinary in kind or character: a poll of average people; average eyesight.

Assessed in accordance with the laws of average.

To calculate the average of: average a set of numbers.

To do or have an average of: averaged three hours of work a day.

To distribute proportionately: average one’s income over four years so as to minimize the tax rate.

To be or amount to an average: Some sparrows are six inches long, but they average smaller.

To buy or sell more goods or shares to obtain more than an average price.

verb - to calculate the arithmetic mean of

AVERAGE - In colloquial language, an average is a middle or typical number of a list of numbers. Different concepts of average are used in different contexts. ...