averaging
ˈævərɪdʒɪŋ
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Definition of averaging - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

measurementhaving a middle value or amount
  • The averaging temperature this week is quite pleasant.
average median middling

Noun

math calculationTECH.finding a central value in a set of numbersTECH.
  • Averaging the scores gives us the class average.
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Expressions with averaging

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buying shares regularly to reduce risk
Pound cost averaging helps investors manage market fluctuations.
investing equal amounts regularly to reduce risk from market changes
Dollar cost averaging helps reduce risk when investing in stocks.
method to spread tax payments over several years
He used tax forward averaging to manage his tax liability.

Origin of averaging

Latin, ad (to) + vertere (to turn)

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DCAacr.
acr: dollar cost averaging
way to invest money regularly over time
legal
improper verdict reached by averaging jurors' opinions

Examples of averaging in a sentence

  • We expect the averaging rainfall to increase next month.
  • Averaging the data reveals a trend.
  • He explained averaging to the students.

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  1. French:moyen, moyennage, ...
  2. German:durchschnittlich, Durchschnittsbildung, ...
  3. Italian:medio, media, ...
  4. Spanish:promedio, ...
  5. Portuguese:médio, média, ...
  6. Chinese:平均的, 取平均值, ...
  7. Japanese:平均の, 平均, ...
  8. Arabic:متوسط, حِسَاب المُتَوَسِّط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמוּצָע, מִיצּוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:средний, вычисление среднего, ...
  11. Ukrainian:середній, усереднення, ...
  12. Hindi:औसत, औसत निकालना, ...
average
ˈævərɪdʒ

Definition of average - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
common standardtypical or usual standard
  • His performance was average, neither outstanding nor poor..
standard typical
2.
mediocreneither very good nor very bad
  • Her performance was average, not outstanding.
commonplace mediocre ordinary
3.
mathematicsTECH.relating to a numerical meanTECH.
  • The average score of the class was 75.
mean median

Noun

1.
generaltypical or normal amount or quality
  • His performance was above average this year.
mean median norm
2.
mathematicsTECH.the result of adding numbers and dividing by countTECH.
  • The average of 4, 8, and 10 is 7.
mean median norm
3.
sportsTECH.USplayer's performance level in sportsTECH.US
  • His batting average improved this season.
mean norm

Verb

1.
mathintr.achieve a typical amount over timeintr.
  • He averages 10 points per game this season.
2.
number analysistr./intr.TECH.have or work out the typical value for a settr./intr.TECH.
  • We average the test scores at the end of each term.
3.
financeintr.TECH.USadjust investments based on price changesintr.TECH.US
  • They averaged down their stock holdings.
balance reallocate
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reach an average value over time
The temperatures will average out over the week.
typical person representing the average in society
The survey was designed for the average Joe.
typical customer or client in a market
The average punter prefers online shopping these days.
purchase additional shares at cheaper levels to lower mean entry cost
She averaged down by buying more shares after the price dropped.
ordinary person representing general public opinion
The average man in the street supports the new policy.
higher than the normal level
The rainfall this year is above average.

Origin of average

Arabic, awar (defect)

Examples of average in a sentence

  • She had an average day, nothing special happened.
  • The movie was average, lacking any memorable scenes.
  • His skills are average compared to his peers.
  • The average temperature in July is quite high.
  • She calculated the average time taken to complete the task.
  • The average of the test scores was disappointing.

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  1. French:moyen, moyenne, ...
  2. German:durchschnittlich, Durchschnitt, ...
  3. Italian:medio, media, ...
  4. Spanish:promedio, nivel medio, ...
  5. Portuguese:médio, média, ...
  6. Chinese:普通的, 平均水平, ...
  7. Japanese:平均的な, 平均, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَوَسِّط, مُعَدَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמוּצָע, מְמוּצַּע חֲבִיטוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:обычный, среднее, ...
  11. Ukrainian:середній, середнє значення, ...
  12. Hindi:औसत, माध्य, ...
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