English Dictionary

average

/ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/

verb

(transitive) To compute the average of, especially the arithmetic mean. / (transitive) Over a period of time or across members of a population, to have or generate a mean value of.

I need to average the test scores.

意味（1）

(transitive) To compute the average of, especially the arithmetic mean.

If you average 10, 20 and 24, you get 18.

意味（2）

(transitive) Over a period of time or across members of a population, to have or generate a mean value of.

The daily high temperature last month averaged 15°C.

意味（3）

(transitive) To divide among a number, according to a given proportion.

to average a loss

意味（4）

(intransitive) To be, generally or on average.

Gulls average much larger than terns, with stouter build […]