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What is another word for Average? – 154 Average Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mean median normal standard ordinary middling moderate middle-of-the-road fair moderate passable tolerable decent reasonable unremarkable commonplace everyday usual customary routine regular typical expected anticipated predictable intermediate mid-range middle so-so medium fair-to-middling okay adequate sufficient mediocre indifferent uninspired unimpressive unexceptional run-of-the-mill

    Meaning of Average

    The primary meaning of the word "average" refers to a standard or normal value, or a midpoint in a series of numbers.

    Definitions

    • A value that is representative of a set of numbers, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of items in the set
    • A standard or normal value, serving as a basis for comparison or calculation
    • Of a quality or character that is normal or standard, rather than being exceptional or outstanding

    Etymology of Average

    The word "average" originated from the Old French "averer", meaning "to declare" or "to attest", which is derived from the Latin "averare", meaning "to make true" or "to verify"
    The term initially referred to the process of adjusting or settling accounts, and later evolved to describe a mean or middle value in a set of numbers

    Example Uses

    • The average temperature in July is usually around 25 degrees Celsius
    • She scored an average of 80% on her exams
    • The average cost of a new car is higher than it was five years ago
    • The team's average performance improved significantly after the new coach took over

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary unusual exceptional superior excellent superb fantastic phenomenal extraordinary aberrant anomalous irregular uncommon unusual atypical irregular extreme intense exceptional extraordinary unique unparalleled unmatched unsurpassed

    Related Nouns

    mean median mode standard norm midpoint middle center core average ratio proportion percentage fraction quota share portion part division allocation distribution measurement calculation statistic figure number value quantity amount total

    Related Verbs

    calculate compute figure estimate assess evaluate measure gauge appraise value rate rank compare contrast weigh balance adjust regulate normalize standardize moderate mediate reconcile harmonize level equalize

    Related Adjectives

    mean median normal standard ordinary moderate middle fair reasonable decent sufficient adequate mediocre intermediate mid-range regular typical expected anticipated predictable everyday usual customary routine regular common commonplace unremarkable uninspired unimpressive unexceptional