averaged Definition

average
noun

1. The usual or typical amount, extent, quality, number, etc.

Thesaurus: norm, mean, standard, medium, par, rule, mediocrity, midpoint.
2. statistics.
Any number that is representative of a group of numbers or other data, especially the arithmetic mean, which is equal to the sum of a set of n numbers, divided by n. Same as mean³ (sense 2a). Compare median 3, mode 5.
3a. cricket.
The mean number of runs that a batsman scores in a single innings. Also called batting average.
3b. cricket.
The mean number of runs per wicket conceded by a bowler in a tour, season, etc. Also called bowling average.

adj

1. Usual or ordinary.

Example: an average sort of a day
Thesaurus: ordinary, unexceptional, typical, standard; so-so, mediocre, run-of-the-mill; Antonym: exceptional, outstanding.
2. Estimated by taking an average.

Example: of average height
Thesaurus: mean, middle, medium, centre; overall, general, balanced out.
3. Mediocre.

Example: gave a pretty average performance

verb averaged, averaging

1. To obtain the numerical average of (several numbers).
2. To amount to on average.

Example: Her speed averaged 90mph on the motorway

Idiom: on average

Usually; normally; typically.

Etymology: 15c: from Arabic awariya damaged goods.

Phrasal Verb: average out

To result in an average or balance.
Example: It averaged out at 3 each