average
UK: ˈævərɪdʒ | US: ˈævərɪdʒ
n. 1. The result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing this total by the number of quantities; the mean.
n. 2. A usual amount, level, or rate.
adj. 1. Constituting the result obtained by adding together several quantities and then dividing this total by the number of quantities.
adj. 2. Typical or ordinary.
average = aver<property, loss at sea (Old French)> + age<noun suffix>
- aver (from Old French avarie, meaning "damage to ship or cargo," later generalized to "financial loss" and then "equal distribution of loss").
- age (a noun-forming suffix indicating a state, condition, or result).
Etymology Origin:
The word average originated from the Old French avarie, referring to maritime losses shared among merchants. Over time, it evolved to denote the equitable distribution of such losses, eventually broadening to signify the mathematical concept of a mean value. The suffix -age solidified its noun form, reflecting a collective or procedural outcome.
The average temperature in July is 30°C.
She scored above average on the test.
The team’s performance was just average this season.
To calculate the average, sum all values and divide by the count.
His height is average for his age group.