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Averageness
see synonyms of averagenessNoun
1. averageness
the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity
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Averageness
see synonyms of averagenessnoun
1.
the typical or normal amount, quality, degree, etc
above average in intelligence
2. Also called: arithmetic mean
the result obtained by adding the numbers or quantities in a set and dividing the total by the number of members in the set
the average of 3, 4, and 8 is 5
3.
(of a continuously variable ratio, such as speed) the quotient of the differences between the initial and final values of the two quantities that make up the ratio
his average over the journey was 30 miles per hour
4. maritime law
a.
a loss incurred or damage suffered by a ship or its cargo at sea
b.
the equitable apportionment of such loss among the interested parties
5. (often plural) stock exchange
a simple or weighted average of the prices of a selected group of securities computed in order to facilitate market comparisons
6. on average
adjective
7.
usual or typical
8.
mediocre or inferior
his performance was only average
9.
constituting a numerical average
the average age
an average speed
10.
approximately typical of a range of values
the average contents of a matchbox
verb
11. (transitive)
to obtain or estimate a numerical average of
12. (transitive)
to assess the general quality of
13. (transitive)
to perform or receive a typical number of
to average eight hours' work a day
14. (transitive)
to divide up proportionately
they averaged the profits among the staff
15. (transitive)
to amount to or be on average
the children averaged 15 years of age
16. (intransitive) stock exchange
to purchase additional securities in a holding whose price has fallen (average down) or risen (average up) in anticipation of a speculative profit after further increases in price
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Averageness
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1.
the numerical result obtained by dividing the sum of two or more quantities by the number of quantities; an arithmetic mean
2.
a.
grade-point average
b.
an approximation of this
an average of C in French
3.
usual or normal kind, amount, quality, rate, etc.
an intelligence above the average
4.
a number or value of a set of values carefully defined to typify the set, as a median or mode
5. US
batting average
6. Maritime
a.
a loss incurred by damage to a ship at sea or to its cargo
b.
an incurring of such loss
c.
the equitable division of such loss among the interested parties
d.
a charge arising from such loss
e.
any of various small charges paid by the master of a ship, as for pilotage or towage
adjective
7.
constituting an average
the average speed is high
8.
intermediate in value, rate, etc.; hence, normal or ordinary
an average student
verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈaveraged or ˈaveraging
9.
to be or amount to on an average
the children average six years of age
10.
to buy or sell additional fixed amounts, as of shares of stock, at lower or higher prices over time so as to get a better average price
usually with down or up11.
to invest, as in shares of stock, fixed amounts of money at regular intervals so as to buy more at lower prices and less at higher prices
usually in phrase dollar (cost) averaging verb transitive
12.
to calculate the average or mean of
13.
to do, take, etc. on an average
to average six hours of sleep a night
14.
to divide proportionately among more than two
they averaged the loss among themselves
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Averageness
see synonyms of averagenessn.
1. Mathematics
a. A number that typifies a set of numbers of which it is a function.
b. See arithmetic mean.
2.
a. An intermediate level or degree: near the average in size.
b. The usual or ordinary kind or quality: Although the wines vary, the average is quite good.
3. Sports 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 .500 average; a batting average of .274.
4. Law
a. The loss of a ship or cargo, caused by damage at sea.
b. The incurrence of damage or loss of a ship or cargo at sea.
c. The equitable distribution of such a loss among concerned parties.
d. A charge incurred through such a loss.
5. Nautical Small expenses or charges that are usually paid by the master of a ship.
adj.
1. Mathematics Of, relating to, or constituting an average.
2. Being intermediate between extremes, as on a scale: a movie of average length; a player of average ability.
3. Usual or ordinary in kind or character: a poll of average people; average eyesight.
4. Assessed in accordance with the law of averages.
v. av·er·aged, av·er·ag·ing, av·er·ag·es
v.tr.
1. Mathematics To calculate the average of: average a set of numbers.
2. To do or have an average of: averaged three hours of work a day.
3. To distribute proportionately: average one's income over four years so as to minimize the tax rate.
v.intr.
To be or amount to an average: Some sparrows are six inches long, but they average smaller. Our expenses averaged out to 45 dollars per day.
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