average

/ˈævɹɪd‍ʒ/

/ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ/

average

moyen

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Synonymes : mean(a)

Average

moyenne

a standard, level, or amount that is considered to be ordinary or usual

Exemples

1. The average worker spends about two hours a day wasting time.

2. The basic pay of the average worker has risen by 3 per cent.

3. Profit and dividend growth looks like being above average for the foreseeable future.

4. He believes the average consumer is being led down the garden path by the promises in advertisements.